Store Manager Designate

TJ Morris Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave inclusive of bank hols

Pension scheme

Store discount 10%

Flexible pay (Stream)

In-house training programmes

HB benefits platform

Job summary

Home Bargains is hiring a Store Manager for the Northampton area. You will lead a store team, drive sales performance, and ensure exceptional customer service standards across shifts and days. This is a permanent, full-time role with a focus on growth and operational excellence.

You will manage a high-performing team, develop talent, and implement promotions while maintaining store standards and customer satisfaction. The position offers career progression within a rapidly expanding UK retailer.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience managing small to medium retail teams in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to prioritise and organise work.
• Strong customer focus and communication skills.
• Commercial acumen with decisive decision making.
• Develop talent and mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop my people and mentor the team to deliver excellent shopping experiences.
• Deliver for customers by upholding service standards and satisfaction.
• Grow my business by driving sales, optimizing layouts, and executing promotions.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Customer service

Sales targets

Job description

The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Unit 15, St Peters Way Retail Park, Northampton

Job Reference GP/JD/SM/NorthamptonshireArea/0826/AS

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full Time

Permanent

Working Hours:

44 hours worked over any 5 days

Location:

Unit 15, St Peters Way Retail Park, Northampton

Closing Date:

07/09/2026

Job Category:

Store Management

Business Unit:

Package

Salary & Hours

• Northamptonshire Area
• 44 hours per week

Employee Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10%store discount at all our retail stores
• Stream - Access to flexible pay, financial wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, savings opportunities and much more
• Access to our in-house training programmes delivered face-to-face and through our online learning platforms
• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
  • Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
  • Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Introduction

Welcome to Home Bargains, where exciting opportunities await you in our dynamic world of retail management. As a rapidly growing company, there are always opportunities for passionate individuals to join us and lead our teams to success and be an integral part of our thriving retail community.

As a Store Manager at Home Bargains, you're not just running a store; you're leading a team towards achieving remarkable results. Your role is pivotal in fostering a culture of growth, excellence, and customer satisfaction. You’ll develop a high-performing team dedicated to making your store a success, ensuring every customer leaves happier than they arrived.

Our management structure offers a clear path for career progression and personal development. Join us on this exciting journey and be part of the Home Bargains continued success story.

Job Overview

• Develop My People - You're a mentor, motivating your team and helping them achieve. You guide your team with a mixture of passion and insight to deliver an exceptional shopping experience for our customers.
• Deliver for Customers - Your mission is to uphold our customer priorities and ensure your team is aligned with our core service standards, directly contributing to an outstanding customer experience.
• Grow My Business - You're responsible for driving sales, optimizing store layouts, and ensuring product promotions are executed flawlessly. Your strategic vision and commercial acumen play a crucial role in the store's profitability and success.
• Advanced experience of managing small to medium sized retail teams in a fast-moving retail environment to achieve a high weekly sales target
• Demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Prioritise and organise work
  • Customer focus
  • Communicate and motivate others
  • Manage and lead teams
  • Make commercially astute decisions
  • Rapidly problem solve
  • Develop talent

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited, trading as Home Bargains, is a privately owned, family-run discount retailer offering top brands at the lowest possible prices on the UK high street.

Founded in Liverpool, Home Bargains has grown to over 600 stores, serving more than 5 million customers each week. Our customers remain at the heart of everything we do.

We are rapidly expanding, with plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 locations across the UK. Opening nearly one new store every weekend, we thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.