Store Manager

Astbury Business Consulting; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic retail company in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Store Manager to oversee daily operations and create an exceptional customer experience. Ideal candidates will have a passion for retail, proven leadership skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. This role offers opportunities for training and career progression, all within a vibrant team culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fashion retail is highly desirable.
• Skilled in team management, motivation, and training.
• Thrives under pressure and adapts quickly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the store.
• Develop strategies to improve customer service and drive sales.
• Implement company policies and market programs.

Skills

Passion for fashion retail

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

We are hiring for a Store Manager to join one of our exciting stores based in Hanley. There is an established team in place, and you, the Store Manager, will work directly with your team to help create the best customer shopping experience possible. Footasylum is a business that believes in our front-end Retail staff.

As Store Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing your designated store's daily operations. You will develop strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales and profitability, adhere to company policies, and market programs in ways that will increase sales and enhance the customer experience.

We invest in our training and development and this role will be no different. Our aim is to continue to build and create an environment where our employees can achieve, develop, and progress. You will be supported in your journey, and we will celebrate with you every step of the way. Regular 1-2-1s, training, and support will be available, and you will be given all the tools to help you thrive and feel empowered on your journey with us.

We also have a track record of progression, support, and training. We have a plethora of examples across our teams where people have progressed upwards or into completely new opportunities within the business. Ultimately your development is paramount to us, and we want to help support you to achieve your goals.

What We're Looking For In a Successful Store Manager

• A genuine passion for fashion retail and alignment with our company values
• Previous experience in fashion retail is highly desirable
• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced retail environment
• Skilled in team management, motivation, and training
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Thrives under pressure and adapts quickly to a dynamic setting
• Exceptionally organised with a strong customer-first mindset
• Deep understanding of the fashion retail industry and market trends

Why Footasylum?

We’ve been on a journey, growing significantly over the last few years. We are vibrant, engaged and performing well. Innovation is key to our business, and we have been looking at how we deliver value to our wider Retail estate. We want to create a place for colleagues to do their best work, and you will have the opportunity to influence our decisions, help define Retail standards across the Estate and contribute to a happy and healthy working environment.

Diversity

We recognise and value the importance of diversity to help ensure we have many different perspectives when providing services to our colleagues and customers. This helps us build great service that our customers will love. Diversity for us is also about building happy teams full of people who want to learn and be inspired by each other and our different experiences.

Recruitment Process

We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we will invite you for a face-to-face chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you, and why you feel this is the opportunity for you.