Store Manager Designate - Regional Leader & Growth Driver

Mole Valley Farmers Limited; Andover; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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, includingbank

Excellent training and development

Plenty of career progression

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive colleague benefits

Enhanced Family Leave Policies

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers Limited in Andover is seeking a Store Manager Designate to support multiple stores across the region. You will work with store managers to deliver business plans, drive KPIs, and ensure operational excellence while modelling our customer-first values and providing strong leadership.

The role is permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, with travel across the region to support stores. You will coach teams, manage recruitment and training, and uphold safety policies while

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 identify growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead and motivate teams.
• Flexible and adaptable with commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work with Store Managers to deliver business plans focused on growth and commercial success.
• Assist in driving KPI results across stores and engage teams in achieving performance goals.
• Support stock control, seasonal promotions, and merchandising to maximise sales opportunities.
• Coach and develop colleagues to build strong succession plans for the future.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training to maintain compliance and nurture talent.
• Help organise daily operations and manage store security.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies and company procedures.

Skills

Store management

Sales targets

Budget mgmt

Retail operations

Leadership

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Mole Valley Farmers Limited in Andover is seeking a Store Manager Designate to support multiple stores across the region. You will work with store managers to deliver business plans, drive KPIs, and ensure operational excellence while modelling our customer-first values and providing strong leadership.

The role is permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, with travel across the region to support stores. You will coach teams, manage recruitment and training, and uphold safety policies while