Store Manager (Retail) - Abbey Centre / Newtownabbey

VanRath; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Footwear company is looking for a Store Manager in Newtownabbey to inspire and lead the team while driving local strategy and optimizing store operations. The ideal candidate will have robust leadership experience and strong people skills, ensuring compliance and promoting a performance-driven culture. This full-time position offers a negotiable salary plus bonus and excellent employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven background in managing teams and driving performance.
• Strong time management, task prioritization, and decision-making abilities.
• Confident in hiring, interviewing, and evaluating team members.
• Comfortable with the physical demands of a retail environment.
• A proactive, positive role model who lives the brand.
• Brings energy, commitment, and a strong understanding of people's needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, champion company values, and keep the team aligned.
• Assess market needs and partner with leadership to tailor strategies.
• Maintain clear, consistent daily communication with the team.
• Model exceptional service and encourage team members to upsell.
• Embrace innovation, deliver ongoing training, and boost productivity.
• Foster strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Use data and tech tools to analyze trends and streamline operations.
• Create a performance-driven environment with regular feedback.
• Uphold all legal, policy, and procedural standards.
• Manage staffing levels and schedules for efficient operations.
• Collaborate with HR on disciplinary and grievance matters.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Multitasking Skills

People Skills

Physical Agility

Leading by Example

Passion & Empathy

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a leading global Footwear company with the recruitment of a Store Manager who will become part of a modern organisation that has been continually growing, and offers one of the most interesting Store Manager roles on the market.

This is a Permanent Full-time position - Store is based in Abbey Centre (Newtownabbey).

Salary

Negotiable + Bonus + Additoanl Payment after one year service & Some of the Best Employee benefits on the market

Responsibilities

Inspire & Motivate: Lead by example, champion company values, and keep the team aligned with our mission, product, and customers.

Drive Local Strategy: Assess market needs and partner with leadership to tailor product, marketing, and visual strategies for local impact.

Lead Communication: Maintain clear, consistent daily communication to keep the team focused, informed, and inspired.

Set the Standard: Model exceptional service and sales behavior, encouraging team members to upsell and connect authentically with customers.

Train & Adapt: Embrace innovation, deliver ongoing training, and use cross‑training to boost productivity and support different learning styles.

Build Connections: Foster strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to guide both current actions and future plans.

Leverage Tech: Use data and tech tools to analyze trends, streamline operations, and plan ahead.

Shape Culture: Create an energetic, performance‑driven environment with regular feedback, coaching, and recognition.

Ensure Compliance: Uphold all legal, policy, and procedural standards to maintain operational excellence.

Optimize Resources: Manage staffing levels and schedules to ensure smooth and efficient store operations.

Support HR: Collaborate with HR on disciplinary and grievance matters with professionalism and care.

What You Bring:

• Leadership Experience: Proven background in managing teams and driving performance.

• Multitasking Skills: Strong time management, task prioritization, and decision‑making abilities.

• People Skills: Confident in hiring, interviewing, and evaluating team members.

• Physical Agility: Comfortable with the physical demands of a retail environment.

• Leading by Example: A proactive, positive role model who lives the brand.

• Passion & Empathy: Brings energy, commitment, and a strong understanding of people's needs.

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