Store Manager Designate

Mole Valley Farmers; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching up to 5%

Colleague discount 25%

Free parking

33 days annual leave

Training & development

Career progression

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers in the United Kingdom is seeking a Store Manager Designate to support multiple stores across the region. You will work with store management teams to drive growth, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and develop talent in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will lead by example, ensure operational excellence, and promote a customer-first culture. The role requires a hands-on leader with strong communication skills, a proven track record in achieving sales targets, and

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ proven management experience within a comparable retail role.
• Proven track record of delivering sales targets and managing budgets.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, including sales, stock control, and customer service.
• Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to analyse sales trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead and engage colleagues.
• Flexible, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement and team development.
• Current driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

Responsibilities

• Working with Store Managers to deliver business plans focused on growth and commercial success
• Assisting in driving KPI results across stores and engaging teams in achieving performance goals
• Supporting stock control, seasonal promotions, and merchandising to maximise sales opportunities
• Coaching and developing colleagues to build strong succession plans for the future
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training to maintain compliance and nurture talent
• Helping organise daily operations and manage store security
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and company procedures

Skills

Store management

Sales targets

Retail operations

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Driving licence

Travel willingness

Job description

We’re looking for a flexible and customer-focused Store Manager Designate to support our stores across the region. This is a key leadership role where you’ll work alongside store management teams to drive success, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and develop talent. If you’re passionate about retail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Department: Retail

Location: Basingstoke

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week, working5 days and alternate weekends

As Store Manager Designate, you’ll play a vital role in supporting multiple stores, helping to deliver business plans, drive KPIs, and ensure operational excellence. You’ll lead by example, create a positive and solution-focused environment, and make sure every interaction reflects our values: customer first, innovative, knowledgeable, honest, committed, and courageous.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working with Store Managers to deliver business plans focused on growth and commercial success
• Assisting in driving KPI results across stores and engaging teams in achieving performance goals
• Supporting stock control, seasonal promotions, and merchandising to maximise sales opportunities
• Coaching and developing colleagues to build strong succession plans for the future
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training to maintain compliance and nurture talent
• Helping organise daily operations and manage store security
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and company procedures

About You:

• At least 2 years’ proven management experience within a comparable retail role
• Proven track record of delivering sales targets and managing budgets
• Strong understanding of retail operations, including sales, stock control, and customer service
• Skilled in problem‑solving and decision‑making under pressure
• Strong commercial awareness, including analysing sales trends and identifying growth opportunities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead, motivate, and engage colleagues
• Flexible and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous improvement and team development
• A natural leader with a customer‑first mindset and a passion for delivering outstanding service
• Current driving licence and willingness to travel across the region

What We Offer:

• Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
• Up to 25% colleague discount in store
• Free parking on site
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plenty of career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
• Comprehensive colleague benefits
• Enhanced Family Leave Policies