Store Manager

Vivobarefoot; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivobarefoot in Bristol is seeking a Store Manager to lead the team, grow footfall and deliver an exceptional customer experience while championing our circularity mission.

You will implement sales strategies for an outlet environment, keep the store showroom on brand, read sales and inventory data to inform stock decisions, and coach colleagues to perform at their best during change and beyond.

Qualifications

• Store management experience in retail, footwear, outdoor, or wellbeing brands.
• A natural at leading and motivating a team toward targets and great service.
• Track record of building sales strategies that actually move revenue.
• A strong communicator, with customers and colleagues alike.
• Calm and professional under pressure, from customer complaints to team issues.

Responsibilities

• Build and run sales strategies suited to an outlet environment, driving revenue and hitting targets.
• Keep the space sharp, organised, and true to the brand throughout the change.
• Read your sales and inventory data and turn it into smart stock decisions.
• Lead a team that can bring our story to life on the shop floor.
• Handle customer issues quickly, fairly, and with genuine care.
• Set the standards that keep the store safe, inclusive, and productive.
• Coach your colleagues with regular feedback that helps them grow through the change and beyond.
• Build connection between our ecosystem, from retail teams to our HQ.

Skills

Store management

Team leadership

Sales strategy

Customer service

Communication

Prioritization

Job description

We're looking for a Store Manager to lead our Bristol store, grow footfall, drive community engagement and bring the Vivobarefoot brand to life locally. You'll also support our ReVivo mission in store, helping deliver an exceptional customer experience while championing our circularity mission.

Where you'll play

• Build and run sales strategies suited to an outlet environment, driving revenue and hitting targets
• Keep the space sharp, organised, and true to the brand throughout the change
• Read your sales and inventory data and turn it into smart stock decisions
• Lead a team that can bring our story to life on the shop floor
• Handle customer issues quickly, fairly, and with genuine care
• Set the standards that keep the store safe, inclusive, and productive
• Coach your colleagues with regular feedback that helps them grow through the change and beyond
• Build connection between our ecosystem, from retail teams to our HQ

All about you

• Store management experience in retail, footwear, outdoor, or wellbeing brands are a big plus
• A natural at leading and motivating a team toward targets and great service
• Track record of building sales strategies that actually move revenue, outlet or discount retail experience is a bonus
• A strong communicator, with customers and colleagues alike
• Calm and professional under pressure, from customer complaints to team issues
• You lead by example on the shop floor, not just from behind a desk
• Comfortable juggling priorities and deadlines without dropping the ball
• Foster stronger alignment across our ecosystem, from retail teams to HQ

Vivobarefoot believes that diversity is the essence of its ecosystem. We encourage diversity of thought and believe that it enables creativity and innovation to flourish. Our mission is to create a fair and equitable workplace where people thrive and are empowered to become their true selves at work. We believe that feedback and fostering collaboration will allow employees to blaze new trails and enjoy every aspect of the Vivobarefoot community.

Every opportunity for recruiting a new member of the Vivobarefoot family should be an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent and skills into our community. Therefore, our commitment is to recruit regardless of race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, mental health illness, disability, marital or parental status, national or social origin, gender identity, age or any other characteristics protected by law. We look forward to walking this barefoot journey with you!