Store Manager

Deichmann SE; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,350 - 34,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly commission

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Deichmann UK is seeking a Store Manager for our Cowley, Oxford store. The successful candidate will join a fast-paced, customer‑facing retail environment and lead a team to deliver exceptional service and sales performance.

You will oversee stock, merchandising, and KPI delivery while driving staff development and recruitment. Salary is £31,500 per annum with monthly commission and annual bonuses, on-site work, and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as Store Manager in fast-paced, high-volume retail.
• Problem solving, people person with ability to plan resources.
• Ability to motivate and coach teams and deliver customer service.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Lead selling of footwear with strong product knowledge.
• Stock management and stock control.
• Analyse sales data and reports to drive performance.
• Recruit and train the team and develop talent.

Job description

Here are the full details of the position you have selected. If you have any questions or need any assistance before applying below, please email our Recruitment team on [e-mail] including the advert reference.

Cowley - Store Manager

Job reference : 000147-2026-038153

Full time/Part time : Full time contracts available

Location : Unit 1B Templars Shopping Park, John Allen Way, Cowley, Oxford OX4 3JP

Start date : Immediately

Purpose : Deichmann are currently recruiting for a Store Manager in our store in Cowley, Oxford.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experience Retail Manager to join our team.
You will join a successful international retail brand, work within a fast paced, welcoming and growing team.
You will receive a competitive salary of £31,500 per annum, plus the opportunity to earn monthly commission and annual bonuses.

Ideal candidate

Already demonstrating a superior level of performance within their own store, the successful candidate will have the right mix of managerial and technical aptitudes in order to drive performance.
You will have previous experience of working as a Store Manager in fast paced, high volume retail setting. You must be able to problem solve and think on your feet, alongside this you will be a people person, have the ability to plan and co-ordinate resources and be passionate about the delivery of exceptional customer service.

Key activities

• Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer service
• Lead by example in promoting and recommending complimentary shoe care products, demonstrating confidence with selling and excellent product knowledge, ensuring the very best level of customer service
• Stock management
• Analysing and interpreting sales performance data and reports
• Making recommendation for ways to improve sales performance, based on analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and identification of customer insights
• Ensure all company standards are implemented and maintained i.e. merchandising, admin
• Delivery of all KPI’s, meeting all company standards
• Recruitment and training of the team

Personal characteristics

• A hands on leader, with experience working as a Retail Store Manager
• A positive flexible approach with a can do attitude
• Energy and enthusiasm, with ability to work under pressure, in a demanding fast paced environment
• Have the confidence and ability to motivate, coach and inspire the team
• Highly numerate
• Attention to detail
• Good communicator
• Be methodical, organised and have a structure approach to work
• Spatial awareness
• Be fully flexible across the week

Travel willingness : Yes

Salary/Pay : £31,500 per annum, plus the opportunity to earn monthly commission and annual bonuses.

closing additional information : For those who excel in their role as Store Manager and seek future career progression, there is opportunity to progress up to District Manager level and beyond, in return for which we want you to strive to be the best retailer you can be and deliver fantastic customer service through your team.

If you would like to join the team at Deichmann UK as our Store Manager and you meet the job requirements, please click apply. We’d love to hear from you!