Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Store Manager | Specialist Retail | Reading | £30,000 - £34,000
Are you an experienced  Store Manager, Assistant Manager or retail leader  with a genuine passion for fishing?
We're recruiting for a Store Manager in Reading for a leading specialist retail business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines strong people management and commercial experience with a genuine interest in angling.
You don't necessarily need to have worked in fishing retail before. We're also open to experienced Assistant Managers ready to take their next step, or strong hospitality managers looking to move into retail, provided you have the leadership skills, customer focus and passion for fishing we're looking for.
What's On Offer?
£30,000 - £34,000 salary depending on experience

Up to 40% staff discount

The opportunity to combine your career with your passion for fishing

A role with a specialist business that genuinely understands and supports the angling community

Opportunity to develop your retail management career

The Role
As Store Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the store, leading and developing a team while driving sales, customer service and commercial performance.
You'll be responsible for:
Leading, coaching and developing a team to deliver excellent customer service

Taking ownership of store sales, KPIs and commercial performance

Motivating your team to achieve and exceed sales targets

Delivering an exceptional customer experience through expert advice and service

Managing rotas, stock, administration, compliance and health & safety

Maintaining high standards across the store, including merchandising and presentation

Managing performance, training and development within the team

Building strong relationships with customers and developing repeat business

Handling customer and colleague issues confidently and professionally

Working closely with the wider management team to achieve business objectives

About You
We're looking for a people-focused and commercially minded manager who enjoys leading from the front.
You'll ideally have:
Previous experience as a Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or similar

Strong people management and leadership skills

Experience working towards sales targets and KPIs

Excellent customer service and communication skills

A confident and organised approach to running a busy store

A genuine passion for fishing or angling, with a good understanding of fishing products and equipment

The enthusiasm to share your knowledge and passion with customers

Don't have retail management experience but are an experienced hospitality manager looking for a change? We'd still like to hear from you.
Equally, if you're an Assistant Manager who is ready to step up into your first Store Manager role and you're passionate about fishing, this could be a great opportunity.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Retail Manager, Store Manager, Assistant Manager or hospitality manager who also happens to be passionate about fishing and angling, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.
Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.
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