Store Manager

Zachary Daniels; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Fishing passion

Career development

Specialist retailer

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking a Store Manager in Reading for a specialist fishing retailer. You will lead a team and drive sales with exceptional customer service. The role offers £30,000-£34,000, up to 40% staff discount, and a path to develop your retail management career.

Experienced Store Managers or strong hospitality leaders are encouraged to apply, with a passion for fishing beneficial. You will manage day-to-day store operations and work closely with the management team to achieve business

Qualifications

• Experience as Store Manager or equivalent leadership role in retail.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and KPIs.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Passion for fishing or angling is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Own store sales, KPIs and commercial performance.
• Motivate the team to meet and exceed targets.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences with expert advice.
• Manage rotas, stock, administration, and health & safety.
• Maintain high store standards and merchandising.
• Develop customer relationships and drive repeat business.
• Handle customer and colleague issues professionally.
• Collaborate with the wider management team to meet business objectives.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Sales targets

Customer service

Store operations

Job description

Store Manager | Specialist Retail | Reading | £30,000 - £34,000

Are you an experienced Store Manager, Assistant Manager or retail leader with a genuine passion for fishing?

We're recruiting for a Store Manager in Reading for a leading specialist retail business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines strong people management and commercial experience with a genuine interest in angling.

You don't necessarily need to have worked in fishing retail before. We're also open to experienced Assistant Managers ready to take their next step, or strong hospitality managers looking to move into retail, provided you have the leadership skills, customer focus and passion for fishing we're looking for.

What's On Offer?

• £30,000 - £34,000 salary depending on experience

• Up to 40% staff discount

• The opportunity to combine your career with your passion for fishing

• A role with a specialist business that genuinely understands and supports the angling community

• Opportunity to develop your retail management career

The Role

As Store Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the store, leading and developing a team while driving sales, customer service and commercial performance.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching and developing a team to deliver excellent customer service

• Taking ownership of store sales, KPIs and commercial performance

• Motivating your team to achieve and exceed sales targets

• Delivering an exceptional customer experience through expert advice and service

• Managing rotas, stock, administration, compliance and health & safety

• Maintaining high standards across the store, including merchandising and presentation

• Managing performance, training and development within the team

• Building strong relationships with customers and developing repeat business

• Handling customer and colleague issues confidently and professionally

• Working closely with the wider management team to achieve business objectives

About You

We're looking for a people-focused and commercially minded manager who enjoys leading from the front.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or similar

• Strong people management and leadership skills

• Experience working towards sales targets and KPIs

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• A confident and organised approach to running a busy store

• A genuine passion for fishing or angling, with a good understanding of fishing products and equipment

• The enthusiasm to share your knowledge and passion with customers

Don't have retail management experience but are an experienced hospitality manager looking for a change? We'd still like to hear from you.

Equally, if you're an Assistant Manager who is ready to step up into your first Store Manager role and you're passionate about fishing, this could be a great opportunity.