Store Manager

Card Factory; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

cardfactory is seeking a Store Manager to lead and inspire a team, set direction, and drive a customer-first store culture. You’ll coach, coach, and celebrate wins while using data to stay on track and improve results.

You’ll partner with district managers to grow the business, manage merchandising and payroll, and create an environment where colleagues feel supported and valued.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in managing teams and driving performance.
• Inspiring presence and ability to raise standards through example.
• People-first mindset with coaching and development focus.
• Strong communication skills, both listening and influencing.
• Tech-savvy with comfort using systems to support daily tasks.
• Calm and adaptable under pressure and change.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations, building and guiding a high-performing team.
• Set clear direction, recruit, coach, and develop colleagues.
• Oversee merchandising, payroll, and store performance tracking.
• Collaborate with District and Regional Managers to drive improvements.
• Create an engaging, customer-first store culture and environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Inspiring presence

People-first mindset

Strong communicator

Tech-savvy

Calm and adaptable

Job description

Lead the way at cardfactory, where special moments come to life.

As a Store Manager, you’ll be at the heart of it all — guiding a team, shaping a positive culture, and creating a space where people feel supported, valued, and inspired.

You’ll coach, motivate, and celebrate wins — big and small. With a customer-first mindset, you’ll bring energy and confidence to every decision, using data to keep things on track and moving forward.

What You’ll Be Getting Up To:

You’ll take the lead day to day — building a brilliant team, setting clear direction, and creating a workplace where people thrive. From hiring and coaching to merchandising and payroll, you’ll take ownership and make things happen.

You’ll also work closely with your District and Regional Managers, always looking for ways to grow, improve, and celebrate success.

What We’re Looking For:

• Leadership experience - You’ve led teams and know how to bring out their best.
• Inspiring presence - You lead by example and build a high-performing culture.
• People-first mindset - You coach, support, and help others grow.
• Strong communicator - You listen, speak clearly, and bring people together.
• Tech-savvy - Comfortable using systems to support daily tasks.
• Calm and adaptable - You stay focused and flexible under pressure.

Why Join Us?

At cardfactory, leadership is about more than just managing a store. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and opportunities to grow your career — because when you grow, we grow too.

If you're ready to lead with impact and help shape the future of a business that celebrates life’s most meaningful moments, we’d love to hear from you.

There’s no fixed closing date for this role, so we encourage you to apply early as we may close the vacancy once we’ve received enough applications.

No agencies, please.

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