Store Manager: Lead Sales, Service & Team Growth

Mole Valley Farmers; Sherfield on Loddon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched up to 5%

Colleague discount up to 25%

Free parking on site

33 days annual leave

Training & development

Career progression

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Colleague benefits

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead a busy retail team. You will drive store performance, manage budgets, and build strong community relationships while delivering outstanding customer experiences.

We value hands-on leadership, problem solving, and a customer-first mindset. This full-time role includes responsibility for operations, stock, promotions, and team development in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.

Responsibilities

• Driving store performance by achieving KPIs and engaging your team in delivering results
• Creating and implementing store strategies to ensure high standards of service and satisfaction
• Developing and delivering the store business plan with a focus on commercial awareness and growth
• Managing stock control, promotions, seasonal events, and merchandising to maximise sales
• Recruiting, onboarding, and developing team members who embody our values
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and company procedures
• Managing budgets, financial controls, and reporting accurately and efficiently

Skills

Store management

Sales targets

Retail operations

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Communication

Team development

Leadership

Job description

Mole Valley Farmers is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead a busy retail team. You will drive store performance, manage budgets, and build strong community relationships while delivering outstanding customer experiences.

We value hands-on leadership, problem solving, and a customer-first mindset. This full-time role includes responsibility for operations, stock, promotions, and team development in a dynamic retail environment.