Store Manager (12 Month FTC) - Luxury Home Furnishings

OKA Direct LTD; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Birthday day off

BUPA Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Retail discounts via My OKA

Company pension, life assurance, eye,

Job summary

OKA is seeking a Store Manager for its Guildford flagship store on a 12-month FTC. Based in Tunsgate Quarter, you will lead daily store operations, guarantee exceptional customer service and merchandising standards, and drive sales performance. The role requires energetic leadership and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.

You will oversee staff development, motivate the team, and nurture the OKA brand across the store, ensuring financial targets and customer experience are top priority.

Qualifications

• Experienced Retail Store Manager
• Extensive selling skills and the ability to motivate others
• Thorough knowledge of the furniture/home furnishings market
• Flexible approach to working hours as the sector demands
• Strong leadership, management, and organisational skills
• Problem-solver, excellent team player
• A creative, problem-solving spirit
• Passion for the OKA brand

Responsibilities

• Lead in the organisation and execution of the general daily activities of the store
• Ensure the team delivers the highest possible standards of customer service and visual merchandising
• Oversee learning and development of retail staff members
• Motivate and lead the whole sales team to exceed Sales and Profit & Loss targets

Skills

Experienced Store Manager

Motivate others

Leadership

Organisational skills

Problem-solver

Creative

Brand passion

Job description

OKA is seeking a Store Manager for its Guildford flagship store on a 12-month FTC. Based in Tunsgate Quarter, you will lead daily store operations, guarantee exceptional customer service and merchandising standards, and drive sales performance. The role requires energetic leadership and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.

You will oversee staff development, motivate the team, and nurture the OKA brand across the store, ensuring financial targets and customer experience are top priority.