Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Store Manager | Fashion & Lifestyle Retail | Oxford | Up to £37,000
Are you an experienced Store Manager with a passion for fashion, customer experience and driving commercial performance?
We're recruiting for a Store Manager in Oxford for an established fashion and lifestyle retailer opening a new store. This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead from day one, build and develop a successful team, and establish a store that delivers outstanding sales performance and customer service.
If you're a commercially minded retail leader who enjoys building teams, driving results and taking ownership of a new store opening, this could be a fantastic next step in your career.
What's in it for you?
Salary up to £37,000

Staff uniform contribution

Company pension scheme

Employee referral rewards

Ongoing training and professional development

Career progression opportunities

The opportunity to lead a brand-new store opening

The chance to recruit, develop and shape your own retail team

A supportive working environment with a focus on commercial success

The Role
As Store Manager, you'll take full ownership of the new store in Oxford, from preparing for launch through to managing day-to-day operations and driving ongoing commercial performance.
You'll be responsible for:
Leading the successful opening and launch of the new store

Recruiting, onboarding and developing a high-performing retail team

Driving sales growth and achieving key performance indicators (KPIs)

Delivering exceptional customer service and building customer loyalty

Creating a positive team culture with a strong focus on sales and service

Coaching and motivating colleagues to achieve their potential

Maintaining excellent visual merchandising and store presentation standards

Managing stock levels, replenishment and product availability

Monitoring payroll, budgets and operating costs to support store profitability

Analysing sales performance and identifying opportunities to maximise results

Establishing strong operational routines and maintaining company standards

Leading by example on the shop floor and creating an engaging shopping experience

About You
We're looking for a commercially strong Store Manager who can lead a team, take ownership and build a successful retail operation from the ground up.
You'll ideally have:
Previous experience as a Store Manager or experienced Assistant Store Manager/Deputy Manager

Experience with in fashion, lifestyle, clothing, footwear, accessories or premium retail

A proven track record of achieving sales targets and improving retail KPIs

Strong leadership skills, with experience recruiting, coaching and developing a team

Commercial awareness and an understanding of store profitability

Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills

Strong visual merchandising skills and attention to detail

Experience managing stock, rotas, payroll and day-to-day store operations

A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to make decisions

The ability to motivate a team and maintain high standards in a fast-paced retail environment

Experience supporting a new store opening would be advantageous, although we're also keen to hear from established Store Managers ready for an exciting new challenge.
If you're looking for your next retail management opportunity and want to be part of a new store opening in Oxford, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today.
Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.
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