Store Manager

Peacocks; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular fashion retailer in Shirley seeks a Store Manager to lead a passionate team, drive sales, and ensure an exceptional shopping experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and commercial awareness, with a focus on team development. This role offers an opportunity to gain an industry-recognized qualification and work in a supportive team environment. Join the exciting team and make a real impact in your career.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Supportive and dynamic team

Convenient transport links

Qualifications

• Understanding of the retail market with the ability to identify opportunities.
• Ability to inspire and guide your team to success.
• Proactive approach to driving sales and engaging customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Oversee the daily running of the store ensuring efficiency.
• Implement effective sales strategies and promotions.
• Ensure an excellent shopping experience for all customers.
• Manage, coach, and motivate your team.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Strong Leadership Skills

Sales Acumen

Training and Development Focus

Job description

At Peacocks we pride ourselves on delivering stylish quality fashion at affordable prices on the UK High Street. Having first started life as Penny Bazaar in 1884, we are now considered an established and staple fashion brand with a strong commitment to value for money. We aim to offer our customers wearable style for all the family, whether it’s budget friendly fashion or the latest fashion trends. Our stores provide a welcoming and enjoyable shopping experience, reflecting our dedication to outstanding customer service.

Our store is situated in Parkgate Shopping Centre of this borough, known for its strong local community, cultural attractions and modern amenities. As a central hub for fashion lovers in the community our Shirley store offers a vibrant and rewarding environment to work in.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a forward-thinking business with excellent career prospects.
• Work in a supportive and dynamic team.
• Gain an industry‑recognised qualification within your first 18 months, if desired.
• Enjoy a store location with convenient transport links

As Store Manager, you will lead a passionate team, driving sales and ensuring an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. We are looking for a commercially aware and proactive retail manager who can work using their own initiative. Fashion retail experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Sales: Lead your team to achieve and exceed sales targets, cultivating a performance‑driven culture.
• Operational Management: Oversee the daily running of the store, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company standards while managing costs effectively.
• Maximise Profitability: Implement effective sales strategies and promotions to enhance store performance.
• Deliver Outstanding Customer Service: Ensure an excellent shopping experience for all customers.
• Team Development: Manage, coach, and motivate your team, providing training and development opportunities to support career progression.

What We’re Looking For:

• Commercial Awareness: Understanding of the retail market with the ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Strong Leadership Skills: Ability to inspire and guide your team to success.
• Sales Acumen: A proactive approach to driving sales and engaging customers.
• Training and Development Focus: Commitment to nurturing and enhancing team members' skills.

Join Peacocks and be part of an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact. If you’re passionate about retail and looking for a rewarding career opportunity in Shirley, we would love to hear from you.