Store Manager (Aberdeen)

Gravity Recruit; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,366 - 34,669; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive Employee Discounts

Holiday Allowance

Birthday day off

My Rewards programme

Pension matched

Career development

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Gravity Recruit is assisting a client in Aberdeen to recruit a Store Manager for a high‑performing showroom. You will lead by example, drive sales, develop staff, and deliver exceptional customer experiences across in-store and online channels.

You will manage day‑to‑day operations, recruit top talent, ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory standards, and implement strategies to exceed targets while maintaining outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a large turnover retail store, ideally in a highly incentivised big-ticket sales environment.
• Proven track record in consultative selling and delivering strong business results.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to retail and customer data handling.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of showroom sales performance and manage all business areas to meet targets.
• Maximise profitability by developing a high-performing team culture.
• Recruit and onboard Retail Sales Advisors; manage probation and performance.
• Ensure Health & Safety, finance, sales, FCA regulations, GDPR and stock control compliance.
• Lead omnichannel customer journeys using digital tools and marketing resources.
• Oversee daily showroom operations and coordinate with Visual Merchandising.
• Foster a collaborative team environment and run regular performance meetings.
• Analyse sales data and market trends to drive growth.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

People development

Sales management

Customer experience

Job description

Our client is looking for a strong, commercial manager to take over their store in Aberdeen.

The Store Manager is the primary leader responsible for driving sales and providing exceptional customer experiences. They lead by example, motivating and developing their team to achieve clearly defined targets on furniture sales and essential attachments.

They understand that the customer is at the heart of everything they do and have the natural ability to continually grow their team's capability to meet our customers' high expectations. They deliver this by providing clear instructions to meet business needs and creating a motivating and inspiring environment where the team feels supported, positively challenged, and capable of delivering exceptional performance.

This commitment to high performance is recognised and rewarded through our generous, industry‑leading uncapped bonus scheme, which ensures that all our Store Managers are rewarded for their dedication and hard work.

Core Responsibilities

• Take ownership of overall showroom sales performance and effectively manage all areas of the business to ensure targets are consistently achieved.
• Maximise store profitability by developing a culture where highly motivated individuals can successfully meet and exceed targets.
• Support continual performance improvement of Retail Sales Advisors and Assistant Store Managers by regularly setting clear expectations and developing the team through sales observations, feedback, training, and reviews.
• Recruit and onboard industry‑leading Retail Sales Advisors by following recruitment and probation guidelines.
• Ensure the showroom is fully compliant in all areas of Health and Safety, finance, sales, FCA Regulations, GDPR, and stock control.
• Work with the team to share their expert knowledge of extensive product ranges and services and provide all customers with an exceptional experience.
• Encourage and deliver a seamless omnichannel customer journey by recommending and using digital resources and marketing tools to help customers make informed purchase decisions.
• Manage daily operations of the showroom, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.
• Coordinate with the Visual Merchandising Team to ensure that all displays are up‑to‑date and visually appealing.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork.
• Conduct regular team meetings to update colleagues on performance, new products, and company policies.
• Develop colleagues using all available tools and resources to ensure all team members have the skills and knowledge required to perform their roles effectively.
• Analyse sales data and market trends to develop strategies for increasing sales and profitability.

Skills And Experience

• Capable of leading, coaching, and developing a competitive sales team that consistently meets their goals and targets.
• Effective leader who leads by example and can communicate confidently and clearly through daily management of shop floor behaviours.
• Build colleague's commitment and energise them to work towards goals and targets.
• Experience in successfully managing a large turnover retail store, ideally from an assisted sales retailer or heavily incentivised big‑ticket sales environment.
• Proven track record of delivering successful businesses that operate within a consultative selling environment.
• Experience in leading sales teams to sell and promote products and services in an informative, engaging, and professional manner by demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the extensive product range.
• Understanding of the regulatory frameworks associated with this sector and role, with relevant experience enabling the following and delivering of set policies and procedures.

This position may suit individuals with previous skills or experience gained from the following roles: Sales Manager, Showroom Manager, Retail Manager or Branch Manager.

Benefits

• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Enjoy unbeatable savings on all products after completing your probation period.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Benefit from 20 days of holiday each year (including Bank Holidays), giving you ample time to relax and recharge.
• Celebrate Your Special Day: Take an extra day off to celebrate your birthday or another special occasion.
• My Rewards Programme: Unlock discounts on essentials and luxuries, from dining out and grocery shopping to entertainment and holidays.
• Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with a 4% employee contribution, matched by the company.
• Continued Development: Enhance your skills and support your future career advancement with ongoing training and growth opportunities within the company.
• Convenient Free On‑site Parking: Enjoy the convenience and ease of free parking at our location.

Package

£31,518 Basic + Package + Benefits + OTE £55,000

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