Store Manager - Cambridge (Grand Arcade)

Skechers USA Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Performance bonuses

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Job summary

Skechers Cambridge Grand Arcade store is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead daily store operations, drive sales, and deliver outstanding customer service.

You will coach and develop a team, ensure compelling visual merchandising, manage stock and scheduling, and uphold Skechers' brand values in a high-traffic retail location.

This role offers a clear path for progression, a generous employee discount, and a strong focus on shrinkage prevention and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• Store management experience in a retail environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and inventory management abilities.
• Ability to coach and motivate a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the store team to drive sales, customer service, and growth.
• Oversee visual merchandising to deliver exceptional customer experience.
• Recruit, train and retain store staff to meet company goals.
• Manage stock, scheduling, opening/closing, and day-to-day store operations.
• Drive profitability through effective sales management and performance expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Sales skills

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Store Manager to lead our Skechers store in the Grand Arcade, Cambridge. As one of more than 90 Skechers stores across the UK, this is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile location and lead a team in delivering an exceptional customer experience while driving strong store performance. As a Store Manager at Skechers, you'll lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional customer service, achieve sales targets, and maintain top-tier visual merchandising standards. Your leadership and organisational skills will drive retail operations, create an inviting store environment, and ensure a seamless inventory management process. You'll play a pivotal role in achieving store objectives, developing employees, and upholding the Skechers brand values.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Previous experience in a Store Manager or similar position within a retail environment
• Excellent Leadership and communication skills
• Problem-solving skills to resolve any issues that may arise in-store
• Highly organised to manage inventory, staff scheduling, and other operational tasks
• The ability to lead and motivate a team of employees
• Sales skills to drive revenue growth and meet targets
• Able to create a positive, collaborative team environment that fosters teamwork and employee morale

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• People Leadership: Lead, coach, mentor, and develop your team to drive sales, enhance customer service, and foster growth.
• Visual Merchandising: Act as a product expert and ensure your team delivers an exceptional customer experience through high-quality product presentation and store layout.
• Staffing and Training: Manage the recruitment, training, and retention of Skechers store team to ensure the team is prepared to meet company goals.
• Retail Operations: Oversee store systems, including stock management, scheduling, opening/closing procedures, and day-to-day operations to drive profitability. You will also maintain store organisation, manage product displays, restock shelves, and occasionally lift around 20kg.
• Sales Management: Drive sales growth through sales management strategies and set performance expectations to meet individual and store goals.
• Problem Solving: Utilise strong problem-solving skills to resolve any issues that may arise in-store, ensuring a smooth customer experience.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS AS A STORE MANAGER:

• Generous discounts on Skechers footwear, apparel, and accessories (including exclusive days for Friends and Family!)
• Potential for performance-based bonuses
• Competitive pay and benefits package (learn more about our perks after applying!)
• Opportunities for career growth within the Skechers global brand.

This is a great opportunity to join us and make a positive impact.

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers - The Comfort Technology Company - has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand. Be You - Feel Welcome Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above. Join our team of innovators, creators, and designers. Skechers, the global leader in comfort technologies, brings together employees from around the globe to deliver stylish products for people of all ages. Our employees are passionate about more than just the products we design, employees - we value community involvement and give back to local communities through a variety of initiatives including Skechers Foundation and Bobs for Dogs. Learn more about who Skechers supports local communities around the world. Stay up to date on our brand, job openings, community involvement, and more via LinkedIn. Skechers, a global Fortune 500 company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations. From footwear to apparel and accessories, Skechers has a product for you and your family. Learn more about our many product offerings here.