Store Manager - Exeter - New Store Opening

C2 Recruitment; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

C2 Recruitment is opening a brand-new store in Exeter city centre and seeks an experienced Store Manager to lead the opening and build a high-performing team. You will drive sales, deliver outstanding customer experiences and recruit/train your staff from day one.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a focus on metrics and a passion for fashion retail. Exeter-based opening offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the chance to shape a flagship store.

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams and achieving targets.
• Confident people leader who motivates and delivers results.
• Experience in fast-paced fashion/retail environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and developing your team
• Driving sales and achieving commercial targets
• Delivering excellent customer service
• Recruiting and training team members
• Managing day-to-day store operations
• Maintaining strong visual merchandising and store standards
• Taking ownership of the store's overall performance

Skills

People leadership

Sales driven

Customer service

Job description

Store Manager - New Store Opening

Location: Exeter City Centre
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum, depending on experience + bonus
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Lead the launch of a brand-new store in Exeter

Our retail partner is opening a brand-new store in Exeter city centre, and we are looking for an experienced Store Manager to lead the opening and build a high-performing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused retail manager who enjoys being hands-on, developing people and creating an outstanding customer experience.

About the role

As Store Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running and performance of the store, including:

• Leading, motivating and developing your team
• Driving sales and achieving commercial targets
• Delivering excellent customer service
• Recruiting and training team members
• Managing day-to-day store operations
• Maintaining strong visual merchandising and store standards
• Taking ownership of the store's overall performance

About you

We're looking for an experienced Retail Store Manager with strong leadership and commercial skills.

Experience in fashion, footwear, lifestyle or customer-focused retail would be advantageous, but most importantly, you'll be a confident people leader who knows how to motivate a team and deliver results.

You'll enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment and will relish the opportunity to build a successful store from day one.

Why apply?

• Brand-new store opening in Exeter
• Salary up to £32,000 + bonus
• Opportunity to recruit and develop your own team
• Join an established international footwear brand
• Make a real impact from the opening day