Store Manager

BM Stores; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail company is seeking a results-driven Store Manager for their Whitley Bay location. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in retail leadership, coaching ability, and a commercial mindset. Key responsibilities include driving sales, managing store performance, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Join a fast-growing retailer that offers competitive salaries, bonus schemes, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus scheme

Up to 33 days' holiday

10% discount at B&M and Heron Foods

Extensive training

Exclusive retail discounts

Wellbeing support through EAP

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a fast-paced retail environment.
• Passion for coaching and developing team members.
• KPI-focused with strong sales and stock management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store's performance and drive sales.
• Maintain high standards and deliver great customer experience.
• Coach team members to reach their full potential.

Skills

Retail Leadership

People Development

Commercial Mindset

Hands-On Attitude

Compliance Management

Flexibility

Job description

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Are you a Store, Operations, Trading, Deputy or Assistant Manager ready for your next step? Are you a results-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced retail? If so, this could be your perfect next move.
We're hiring a Store Manager to lead our Whitley Bay store!

As Store Manager, you'll take full ownership of your store's performance - driving sales, maintaining high standards, and leading a high-performing team. You'll be hands‑on on the shop floor, making real-time commercial decisions, delivering a great customer experience, and coaching your team to reach their full potential.

What We're Looking For

• Retail Leadership - Proven experience managing a fast-paced, high-turnover retail environment
• People Development - A passion for coaching, growing, and motivating teams
• Commercial Mindset - KPI-focused with strong sales and stock management skills
• Hands-On Attitude - Willing to get stuck in, from delivery to merchandising
• Compliance Champion - Confident managing stock, health & safety, and processes
• Flexibility - Able to work varied hours including weekends and bank holidays
• Experience in FMCG or big box retail is ideal, but not essential

Why Join B&M?

We're entering a new chapter under inspiring leadership that's committed to growth, collaboration, and fresh thinking. Our new leader brings a clear vision, renewed energy, and a people-first approach-making this the perfect time to join us and help shape the future of B&M.

We're one of the UK's fastest-growing retailers with 780+ stores - and we're not slowing down. We offer real career progression, ongoing training, and the chance to play your part in a growing business!

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• Up to 33 days' holiday
• 10% discount at B&M and Heron Foods
• Extensive training and clear progression paths
• Exclusive retail & hospitality discounts
• Wellbeing support through our EAP

Ready to Lead? If you've got the retail, operational and people skills to run your own B&M store, we want to hear from you.

B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace for all colleagues.