Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Store Manager - Manchester
Company: C2 Recruitment is hiring on behalf of a premium outdoor brand

Location:

Manchester City Centre

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

C2 Recruitment are working with a leading premium outdoor brand to find an experienced Store Manager for their Manchester store.

The Role
This is a hands-on management position where you will lead a small team of around 10 colleagues, including one Assistant Manager. You will be responsible for improving store operations, implementing processes, and developing a leadership team with limited experience.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing day-to-day store operations, including stock, merchandising, and visual standards

Driving sales and achieving store KPIs

Delivering training and development to improve team performance

Working closely with HR and your line manager to develop processes and performance initiatives

Recruiting, training, and mentoring team members to build a high-performance culture

Required Skills & Experience

Proven retail management experience, ideally within fashion, lifestyle, or outdoor sectors

Comfortable in hands-on roles and implementing operational improvements

Strong leadership and team development skills, with experience coaching less experienced colleagues

Commercial awareness with the ability to interpret sales data

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Proficiency in retail systems, Shopify, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Desirable

Experience managing a high-footfall or complex store environment

Visual merchandising expertise

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Staff discount across group brands

Healthcare cash plan

Opportunities for career progression within a growing brand

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or Store Manager-level candidate who thrives in a hands-on role, enjoys improving operational performance, and is confident developing a team and processes.

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