Store Manager Designate - Greater Manchester

TJ Morris Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Contributable pension

10% store discount

Flexible pay (Stream)

In-house training

HB benefits platform

EAP counselling 24/7

Health cash plans

Cancer cover

Job summary

Welcome to Home Bargains. We are seeking a Store Manager Designate for the Greater Manchester area to lead a team, drive sales, and deliver excellent customer service. This role oversees 44 hours per week across five days in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will develop people, manage store operations, and implement promotional activities while upholding our high standards of service and profitability. A clear path for progression and extensive benefits are provided.

Responsibilities

• Develop My People – mentor and motivate your team to deliver an exceptional shopping experience.
• Deliver for Customers – uphold our service standards and priorities to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Grow My Business – drive sales, optimize store layouts and ensure promotions are executed flawlessly.
• Experience of managing a retail team in a fast-moving retail environment to achieve a high weekly sales target.
• Competencies: prioritise and organise work, customer focus, communicate and motivate others, manage and lead teams, make commercially astute decisions, rapid problem solving, develop talent.

Job description

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Store Manager Designate - Greater Manchester

Job Reference KJ/BH/SMDesignateB2/GreaterManchester/0926/JH

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full Time

Permanent

Working Hours:

44 hours worked over any 5 days

Location:

Greater Manchester

Closing Date:

08/10/2026

Job Category:

Store Management

Business Unit:

Package

Salary & Hours

• Store Manager Designate - Greater Manchester 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.
• Experience of managing a retail team 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.