Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Store Manager | Fashion Retail | Milton Keynes (New Store Opening) | Salary up to £46,000 + Benefits

Zachary Daniels is thrilled to be partnering with an exciting, trend‑led fashion retailer launching a brand-new store in Milton Keynes. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a new store opening from day one and play a key role in building, leading, and developing a high‑performing team within a fast‑paced, commercially driven fashion retail environment.

• Take full ownership of all store operations within a brand-new opening, setting and maintaining exceptional standards from day one
• Recruit, build and lead a high‑performing team aligned to brand values and commercial expectations
• Drive sales performance, KPIs and profitability through strong commercial trading and decision‑making
• Deliver an outstanding customer experience with a consistent focus on service excellence
• Manage all aspects of staffing, rotas and payroll within agreed budgets
• Coach, develop and inspire the team to maximise performance and engagement
• Analyse store performance and implement clear, effective action plans to drive results
• Ensure visual merchandising standards consistently reflect brand direction and commercial goals
• Maintain smooth day‑to‑day operations including stock control, compliance and store presentation

• Proven experience as a Store Manager within a fast‑paced fashion retail environment
• Strong track record of delivering KPIs, sales growth and operational excellence
• A confident, hands‑on leader who thrives on accountability and ownership
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to make data‑driven decisions
• Passion for fashion retail with a customer‑first, trend‑aware mindset
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive high performance
• Highly organised, resilient, and comfortable working in a new store opening environment

• Competitive Salary:
  Up to £46,000 basic salary
• New Store Opening:
  Be part of an exciting launch and shape the store from the ground up
• Career Growth:
  Genuine progression opportunities within a growing fashion retailer
• Supportive Culture:
  Open, collaborative and high‑energy working environment