Store Manager

JD GROUP; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JD GROUP in Sheffield is seeking a Store Manager to own store performance, culture, and daily execution. You will drive a premium in-store experience, lead by example on the shop floor, and coach colleagues for high standards and sales success.

You will utilise real-time performance insights to steer trading, maintain top-tier visuals and compliance, and develop talent with clear progression routes for future leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a retail team to deliver results.
• Ability to interpret sales and performance data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets in a fast-paced store.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store through effective leadership and operational excellence.
• Support and develop colleagues to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Use performance insights and trading trends to make quick commercial decisions.
• Maintain premium operational and visual standards and ensure a safe environment.
• Coach and grow talent with clear progression pathways.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Performance data

Customer service

Sales driving

Job description

Role Overview

As a Store Manager you take full ownership of your store’s performance, culture, and daily execution. You play an active role in supporting and developing colleagues while maintaining high operational and commercial standards.

You create a high-energy environment where colleagues develop, standards stay consistently high, and customers receive a premium in-store experience. This role is all about effective leadership, strategic commercial awareness, and the ability to support colleagues to perform at their best.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the store through effective leadership, coaching and operational excellence
• Support and develop colleagues to deliver exceptional customer experiences and strong commercial performance.
• Use real-time performance insights and trading trends to make quick, commercial decisions that elevate store results and maximise every opportunity.
• Maintain the companies premium operational and visual standards — ensuring product availability, impactful presentation, and a safe, compliant environment.
• Develop and grow talent within the store, providing coaching, structured feedback, and clear progression pathways to build future leaders.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in retail management with the ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-moving, high-energy environment.
• Strong leader with experience supporting, coaching and developing colleagues and driving store performance.
• Strong commercial awareness with strong capability in interpreting performance data, product trends, and customer behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, supporting strong teamwork, engagement, and professional customer interactions.
• Demonstrated success in delivering strong sales results and maintaining exceptional operational standards.

Desirable Attributes

• Passionate about retail, products and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Proactive, solutions driven leader who thrives in a fast paced, ever evolving retail environment.
• Hands on and highly visible on the shop floor, leading by example across all areas of the store.
• Resilient, adaptable, and composed during busy trading periods, product launches, and high pressure moments.