Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Store Manager | Sportswear & Fashion Retail | Portsmouth | £32,000 - £37,000 | 4-Month FTC

We're working with a growing sportswear and fashion retailer to recruit a Store Manager for an exciting new pop-up store in Portsmouth.

This is a 4-month fixed-term opportunity, with the potential for the role to become permanent as the business continues to grow.

We're looking for an experienced Store Manager, Retail Manager or Assistant Manager who can take ownership of a new store, lead a team and deliver a strong customer experience from day one.

What's in it for you?

£32,000 - £37,000 depending on experience

4-month fixed-term contract

Potential for a permanent opportunity

Opportunity to be part of an exciting new store opening

Growing sportswear and fashion business with further expansion planned

Autonomy to make the store your own

Fast-paced, customer-focused retail environment

The Role

As Store Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day store operations, ensuring the pop-up is commercially successful and delivers an excellent customer experience.

You'll be responsible for:

Leading, motivating and developing the store team

Driving sales and delivering against KPIs and commercial targets

Delivering an exceptional customer experience

Maintaining high visual merchandising and brand standards

Managing stock, deliveries and day-to-day store operations

Supporting recruitment, onboarding and training

Coaching the team to maximise sales and performance

Taking a hands-on approach across the shop floor

Monitoring store performance and identifying opportunities to improve

About You

We're looking for an experienced Store Manager or Retail Manager, or an Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager ready to step up, who enjoys being hands-on and working in a fast-paced retail environment.

You'll ideally have:

Previous retail management experience

Experience managing and developing a retail team

A strong commercial mindset and understanding of retail KPIs

Experience driving sales and delivering against targets

Strong customer service and customer experience skills

Experience with stock management and store operations

A hands-on approach and willingness to roll your sleeves up

A genuine interest in sportswear, fashion, fitness or performance retail

This is a great opportunity to launch a new pop-up store for a growing sportswear business, with the potential to continue with the brand beyond the initial 4-month contract.

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