Store Manager (6 Month FTC)

KAO; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Store Manager for their Milton Keynes location on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role includes driving store success, managing a high-performing team, and providing excellent customer experiences. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

50% staff discount on Molton Brown products

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

A day off for your birthday

Quarterly store bonus scheme

Quarterly product allocation

Discounts from high street retailers

Private Medical / Healthcare Plan

Wellbeing Support

Company Pension Scheme

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years retail management experience.
• Experience in fragrance and beauty retail is desirable.
• Engaging leadership style and proven P&L responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Drive business success with high standards.
• Utilize strategic thinking to achieve sales and profit targets.
• Build and develop a high-performing team through coaching.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Customer-centric Approach

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Store Manager with a passion for luxury to lead our Milton Keynes store on a 6-month, fixed-term contract.

Position:

Store Manager – Full Time

Location:

Milton Keynes

Hours per Week:

37.5 (6 month FTC)

Salary:

£30,000- £31,000

What we offer to our Store Managers:

• A 50% staff discount on all Molton Brown products
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• A day off for your birthday!
• Quarterly store bonus scheme up to 1.25% of retail sales if store targets are met
• Quarterly product allocation of up to 5 Molton Brown items
• Discounts and cashbacks from high street retailers
• Enhanced family leave
• Private Medical / Healthcare Plan
• Wellbeing Support
• Season Ticket Loans / Cycle To Work Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Ongoing development opportunities
• An inclusive company culture where your voice matters
• Access to our e-Learning platform for qualifications and certifications

Role Responsibilities:

• Drive business success demonstrating a will to win, passion, future focus, and high standards
• Utilize strategic and analytical thinking to maximize business opportunities and achieve sales, KPI’s, and profit targets through motivational leadership
• Create a sensorial customer journey tailored to individual needs, delivering excellent service consistently
• Build and develop a high-performing team through coaching, training, and engagement

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years retail management experience
• Experience in fragrance and beauty retail is desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Engaging leadership style
• Proven commercial acumen and P&L responsibility
• Customer-centric approach
• Flexibility for travel and supporting other locations as needed

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