Store Manager

C2 Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail recruitment agency is seeking a management professional to lead a small team in store operations. Responsibilities include improving operational efficiency, training team members, and driving sales to meet KPIs. Ideal candidates will have proven retail management experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include generous holiday, staff discounts, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Staff discount across group brands

Healthcare cash plan

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven retail management experience, ideally within fashion, lifestyle or outdoor sectors.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, with experience coaching less experienced colleagues.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to interpret sales data.

Responsibilities

• Managing day‑to‑day store operations, including stock, merchandising and visual standards.
• Driving sales and achieving store KPIs.
• Delivering training and development to improve team performance.

Skills

Retail management experience

Leadership development

Problem-solving abilities

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication

Tools

Shopify

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

The Role

This is a hands‑on management position where you will lead a small team of around 10 colleagues, including one Assistant Manager. You will be responsible for improving store operations, implementing processes, and developing a leadership team with limited experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day‑to‑day store operations, including stock, merchandising and visual standards
• Driving sales and achieving store KPIs
• Delivering training and development to improve team performance
• Working closely with HR and your line manager to develop processes and performance initiatives
• Recruiting, training and mentoring team members to build a high‑performance culture

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven retail management experience, ideally within fashion, lifestyle or outdoor sectors
• Comfortable in hands‑on roles and implementing operational improvements
• Strong leadership and team development skills, with experience coaching less experienced colleagues
• Commercial awareness with the ability to interpret sales data
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities
• Proficiency in retail systems, Shopify and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Desirable

• Experience managing a high‑footfall or complex store environment
• Visual merchandising expertise

Benefits

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Staff discount across group brands
• Healthcare cash plan
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing brand

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