Store Manager

Fashion & Retail Personnel; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand is seeking a Store Manager for their first standalone store in Portsmouth. This role involves overseeing daily operations, leading a team, and driving sales performance. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of retail management experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for fashion. The position offers a competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a dynamic working culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Staff discount

Career growth opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ retail management experience (fashion/lifestyle preferred).
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Commercially minded with experience driving sales and KPIs.
• Passionate about fashion and creating excellent customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure smooth store running.
• Lead and motivate the team to deliver outstanding service.
• Drive sales performance and achieve KPIs.
• Maintain strong visual merchandising standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Sales performance

Visual merchandising

Customer service

Job description

An exciting fashion brand is opening its first standalone store at Gunwharf Quays and is looking for a Store Manager to lead the launch. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a brand-new space, inspire a team, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

The brand is known for effortless, simple, laidback style, and has continued to grow steadily despite challenges in the retail industry. They are now looking for a Store Manager who can embody this spirit, inspire a team, and create a truly welcoming and customer-first environment.

The Role

• Oversee daily operations and ensure smooth store running.
• Lead and motivate the team to deliver outstanding service.
• Drive sales performance and achieve KPIs.
• Maintain strong visual merchandising standards.

About You

• 2+ years’ retail management experience (fashion/lifestyle preferred).
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Commercially minded with experience driving sales and KPIs.
• Passionate about fashion, people, and creating excellent customer experiences.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + staff discount.
• Career growth opportunities with an expanding brand.
• Supportive, dynamic working culture.
• Generous holiday allowance + ongoing development.

Be part of an exciting new store opening and play a key role in shaping its success.