Store Manager

Wickes; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 15% annual bonus

Gain share bonus up to £300 per month

10% employer pension contribution

35 days annual leave

Job summary

Wickes is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead a busy retail team in the UK. You will drive store performance, coach staff and ensure excellent customer service while delivering promotional activities and stock availability.

Candidates with a proven retail leadership background, strong KPI experience, and a track record of team recruitment and development will excel in this role at Wickes.

Qualifications

• Experienced store manager in retail with a proven track record.
• Strong KPI exposure and ability to drive targets.
• Skilled at recruiting and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Organise and lead your team to achieve targets and deliver great store performance.
• Motivate colleagues and serve customers, ensuring they get the right products.
• Keep promotions up to date and ensure stock availability.

Skills

Store Management

Leadership

KPI & Targets

Recruitment

Job description

Position Type: Permanent, Contract Type: Full Time

Hours of work: 39

Posted: 11-Aug-2026

Descriptions & Requirements

Wickes is more than just the nation’s favourite DIY store. It’s a place where we’ll ask for your ideas, listen to your opinions and value the contributions you make. Chances are you’ve never experienced anything quite like our culture. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.

The Role...

The role of Store Manager within Wickes is essential - this means the potential is high, as is the opportunity for growth. We expect that you’ll already be a great leader with a proven track record of bringing your team along with you. You'll be great at managing your workload and you’ll have the safety of others (including yourself!) at the forefront of your mind. You’ll be customer centric, making sure each and every customer has a great shopping experience with us and that you’ll come to work with a winning mindset. Some of your responsibilities will be as follows; Organising and working with your team to achieve the targets; Motivate colleagues and serving our customers, ensuring they get the right products for their needs- whilst ensuring promotions are up to date and the correct stock is available.

About you...

We are looking for someone who is (or has been) an experienced store manager within a retail environment. A can do spirit is essential in retail so this is a non negotiable for us! We want candidates who understand the financial side of business - previous KPI exposure and working to targets is a must. We also want people who know how to recruit great team members - you spot potential and are able to work with individuals to bring that out.

What we can offer you...

Our unique culture means we believe in doing the right thing and helps us to win for our customers, planet and people. Together, we help you get what you want from your role, so you can make your working experience your own and experience beyond the everyday.

• Up to 15% annual bonus and up to £300 per month gain share bonus
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Up to 35 days of annual leave including 8 days of bank holidays

Other financial and wellbeing benefits include:

• Save-as-you-earn scheme
• Cashback health scheme
• Cycle to work
• Life assurance
• Peppy
• Aviva Digital GP
• Financial Education & loans
• Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers
• savings on gym membership.

We aim to create an inclusive workplace with colleagues’ wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer and committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and workplace for everyone. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments, please let us know here .