Store Manager Designate

Mole Valley Farmers Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural supply business is seeking a Store Manager Designate to enhance customer experiences across Hampshire and Dorset. This full-time role involves driving business plans and KPIs while coaching and developing a retail team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail management, a customer-first approach, and the ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced environment. Excellent training and career progression opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Staff discount

Free parking

33 days holiday

Training and development

Career progression

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years proven management experience in retail.
• Track record of achieving sales targets and managing budgets.
• Current driving license with willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver business plans aimed at growth and success.
• Drive KPI results across multiple stores.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies.

Skills

Management experience

Sales targets achievement

Retail operations understanding

Problem-solving skills

Strong commercial awareness

Communication skills

Adaptability

Leadership skills

Job description

We’re looking for a flexible and customer-focused Store Manager Designate to support our stores across Hampshire and Dorset. This key leadership role involves working alongside store management teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences, develop talent and magic drive success in a fast‑paced retail environment.

About the Role

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7

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

Key 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 to 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 لبة 5%
• Up to 25% staff discount in store
• Free parking on site
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, pro‑rated for part‑time roles
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plenty of career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust

Please note this vacancy may close prior to the expiry date if we receive a suitable number of applications.

The Company

We are one of the country’s leading agricultural supply businesses, offering a complete suite Assets who is from an in‑store, on‑farm and online services inspired by our passion for the agricultural industry and the wider rural community.

Founded in 1960 by a small group of farmers, we have grown to operate over 50 nationwide rural retail locations, comprising Mole Valley Farmers, Mole Country Stores and Farmdirect, along with a direct‑to‑farm business providing feed, fertiliser and other inputs to the nation’s farmers.

We exist to serve the greater good of our farming shareholders, working with them to improve productivity, profitability and sustainability.

For everyone who works in one of the Mole Valley Farmers businesses – just like our customers who live and work in the countryside – we value that way of life and are committed to UK agriculture.

Additional Details

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: gestaltet 1

Yearly Salary: 30,001 - 40,000

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills

Cost Accounting, ASP.NET, ABAP, Field Sales, Jni, Inventory