Store Manager - New Opening Children's Wear

Luxe Talent International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retail brand is seeking a Store Manager for its new children's clothing store in London. The role involves overseeing daily operations, leading a team, and ensuring outstanding customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience in fashion retail, strong leadership skills, and a passion for customer service. This opportunity offers competitive salary and a supportive, family-oriented culture.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager experience in fashion retail.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills required.
• Passion for customer service and creating memorable store experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily store operations and lead the team.
• Coordinate pre-opening activities and ensure operational readiness.
• Drive store performance to achieve sales targets and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team building

Job description

Luxe Talent , an international recruitment and selection agency specializing in Retail, Fashion, and Luxury, is looking for a Store Manager for a children’s clothing brand . The company is about to open its first European store in the heart of London .

In our recruitment and training consultancy, we work with various companies in the Luxury, Premium and High Premium sectors across Europe and have offices in Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Milan, Munich and Amsterdam.

Role Overview

The Store Manager will be responsible for overseeing all daily store operations, leading and developing the team, and ensuring an outstanding customer experience. This role requires strong leadership, a hands‑on approach, and the ability to build a high‑performing store from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Store Opening Leadership

Coordinate all pre‑opening activities, including recruitment, training, merchandising, and operational set‑up.

Ensure all store policies, procedures, and service standards are implemented effectively.

Collaborate closely with HQ on timelines, deliveries, and operational readiness.

Team Management & Development

Recruit, train, and coach a team of Sales Assistants.

Create a positive, motivating, and inclusive culture aligned with brand values.

Conduct regular performance reviews and ensure ongoing development.

Customer Experience

Guarante a welcoming environment for families and children.

Maintain the highest service standards, addressing customer needs with empathy and efficiency.

Resolve escalated issues and ensure customer satisfaction.

Sales & Performance Management

Drive store performance to achieve sales targets and KPIs.

Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly results, identifying opportunities to improve performance.

Implement effective visual merchandising and product presentation strategies.

Operations & Compliance

Oversee stock management, inventory accuracy, and loss prevention.

Ensure compliance with health and safety, hygiene, and company policies.

Manage scheduling, payroll inputs, and daily administrative tasks.

Profile & Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of experience as Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager, ideally in fashion retail (children’s wear experience is a strong plus).

Strong leadership and team‑building skills.

Passion for customer service and creating memorable store experiences.

Excellent organizational and problem‑solving abilities.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and lead a successful store opening.

Fluent in other languages are a plus.

What We Offer

Opportunity to lead an exciting new opening.

Career development within a growing retail brand.

Competitive salary and bonus scheme.

A supportive, family‑oriented culture.

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Luxe Talent is a leading search, recruitment and training consultancy in the Fashion, Luxury and Retail sector in Europe. For more than 15 years we have been helping companies to recruit the best talent and accompanying our candidates to their next career move.

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