Store Manager – 12-Month Maternity Cover | Lead Team

Clarks; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail Trust

Life Assurance

Clarks Discount Card

Store Bonus Scheme

Holiday Pay

Clarks Workplace Pension

Eyecare Vouchers

Health Cash Plan (SimplyHealth)

Job summary

Clarks Canterbury is seeking a Store Manager on a maternity cover basis for 12 months. You will lead the store team, drive sales targets and deliver outstanding customer service, while managing daily operations and cash handling.

The role requires proven retail leadership, flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays, strong communication, and proficiency with POS systems and MS Office/Google Workspace. Join Clarks and help grow the brand.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a retail environment, leading a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Passion for retail with a proven track record of delivering excellent results.
• Flexibility to work a 7-day shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to engage and motivate your team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage the store team to achieve sales targets and deliver outstanding customer service
• Oversee daily store operations, including opening/closing procedures, inventory management, merchandising, and cash handling
• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop team members to maximize performance and engagement
• Monitor KPIs, analyze sales reports, and implement strategies to increase revenue and profitability

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Clarks Canterbury is seeking a Store Manager on a maternity cover basis for 12 months. You will lead the store team, drive sales targets and deliver outstanding customer service, while managing daily operations and cash handling.

The role requires proven retail leadership, flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays, strong communication, and proficiency with POS systems and MS Office/Google Workspace. Join Clarks and help grow the brand.