Store Manager

McCarthy Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Discounted health cash plan

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Job summary

McCarthy Recruitment is seeking a Store Manager for a high-volume retail store in Watford. You will take full accountability for store performance, lead a team, manage operations and deliver an outstanding customer experience.

Ideal candidates are experienced in retail or hospitality with a proven track record of delivering results, strong leadership, and excellent organisational skills. The role offers London Weighting and a clear progression path.

Qualifications

• Experience as Store Manager, Assistant Manager or senior leader in retail or hospitality.
• Proven track record of delivering results.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willing to travel within a 45-minute radius to support nearby stores.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing store team
• Take full ownership of store KPIs, sales and profitability
• Ensure operational excellence and strict compliance standards
• Drive exceptional customer service and seamless in-store experience
• Oversee stock control, availability and operational efficiency
• Recruit, coach and conduct performance reviews to unlock team potential
• Deliver a clear and effective operational strategy

Skills

Store management experience

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Organisation

Customer focus

Job description

Job Title: Store Manager

Location: Watford

Salary: £52,910 - £69,000 per annum + £2,960 London Weighting (within M25)

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

Ready to lead from the front and take full ownership of a high-performing retail store?

We’re looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Store Manager to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing retail businesses. With new stores opening across the country and clear pathways for progression, this is a rare opportunity to join a business that rewards performance and invests heavily in its leaders.

If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, love developing high-performing teams and are motivated by delivering exceptional results, this could be your next big move.

The Role

As Store Manager, you will have full accountability for driving store performance, leading your team and delivering an outstanding customer experience. You’ll take ownership of operations, compliance, commercial performance and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing store team
• Take full ownership of store KPIs, sales and profitability
• Ensure operational excellence and strict compliance standards
• Drive exceptional customer service and seamless in-store experience
• Oversee stock control, availability and operational efficiency
• Recruit, coach and conduct performance reviews to unlock team potential
• Deliver a clear and effective operational strategy

About You

• Experienced Store Manager, Assistant Manager or senior leader within retail or hospitality
• Commercially focused with a strong track record of delivering results
• A natural leader who motivates, develops and empowers teams
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Proactive and solution-focused
• Flexible to travel within a 45-minute radius to support nearby stores

What’s in It for You?

• £52,910 - £69,000 salary package
• Additional £2,960 London Weighting (within M25)
• Guaranteed annual salary increase
• Clear, structured progression opportunities
• Private medical insurance
• Discounted health cash plan
• Comprehensive wellbeing support
• The opportunity to join one of the highest-paying businesses in the sector
• This is an exceptional opportunity to take the reins of a high-volume store within a business experiencing sustained growth across the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.