Store Manager bedford

Peacocks; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known fashion retailer in Bedford is seeking a Store Manager to lead a passionate team and drive sales. The ideal candidate will oversee daily operations, implement sales strategies, and ensure outstanding customer service. Experience in fashion retail is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. This full-time, permanent role offers excellent career prospects in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Supportive team environment

Convenient transport links

Qualifications

• Understanding of the retail market with the ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Ability to inspire and guide your team to success.
• Proactive approach to driving sales and engaging customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to achieve and exceed sales targets, cultivating a performance-driven culture.
• Oversee the daily running of the store, ensuring efficiency.
• Implement effective sales strategies and promotions to enhance store performance.
• Ensure an excellent shopping experience for all customers.
• Manage, coach, and motivate your team, providing training and development.

Skills

Strong Leadership Skills

Sales Acumen

Commercial Awareness

Job description

At Peacocks we pride ourselves on delivering stylish quality fashion at affordable prices on the UK High Street. Having first started life as Penny Bazaar in 1884, we are now considered as an established and staple fashion brand with a strong commitment to value for money. We aim to offer our customers wearable style for all the family, whether it’s budget friendly fashion or the latest fashion trends. Our stores provide a welcoming and enjoyable shopping experience, reflecting our dedication to outstanding customer service.

If you are looking to join our team of over 3000 employees across our 350 UK stores, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager to join our team in Bedford.

Our store is located in the heart of Bedford, just a short walk from the bustling town centre and the scenic Embankment along the River Great Ouse. Known for its vibrant community and rich cultural heritage, Bedford offers a unique mix of history and modern living. Our Peacocks store is a favourite among fashion lovers, offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment with excellent opportunities for growth and development. It’s an exciting place to be, and we’re looking for someone to help drive our success in this thriving town.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a forward‑thinking business with excellent career prospects.
• Work in a supportive and dynamic team.
• Enjoy a store location with convenient transport links.

As Store Manager, you will lead a passionate team, driving sales and ensuring an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. We are looking for a commercially aware and proactive retail manager who can work using their own initiative. Fashion retail experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Sales: Lead your team to achieve and exceed sales targets, cultivating a performance‑driven culture.
• Operational Management: Oversee the daily running of the store, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company standards while managing costs effectively.
• Maximise Profitability: Implement effective sales strategies and promotions to enhance store performance.
• Deliver Outstanding Customer Service: Ensure an excellent shopping experience for all customers.
• Team Development: Manage, coach, and motivate your team, providing training and development opportunities to support career progression.

What We’re Looking For

• Commercial Awareness: Understanding of the retail market with the ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Strong Leadership Skills: Ability to inspire and guide your team to success.
• Sales Acumen: A proactive approach to driving sales and engaging customers.
• Training and Development Focus: Commitment to nurturing and enhancing team members’ skills.

Join Peacocks and be part of an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact. If you’re passionate about retail and looking for a rewarding career opportunity in Bedford, we would love to hear from you.

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Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent