Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Store Manager | New Store Opening | £50,000-£65,000 | Bonus & Benefits

We're partnering with an exciting founder-led brand to recruit a Store Manager for a new store opening. Built around a distinctive concept, the brand brings together high-quality, unique products, thoughtful storytelling and an exceptional customer experience.

This is an opportunity to join a growing business at a pivotal moment, helping to bring the founder's vision to life and shape the identity of the store from day one. We're looking for a retail leader who understands that great retail is about more than just selling products; it's about creating an experience, sharing the story behind the brand and building genuine connections with customers.

The Role

Customer Experience & Storytelling:
Bring the brand's vision to life through an engaging, personalised customer experience, connecting customers with the story, quality and individuality of the products.

Store Launch & Development:
Play a key role in the opening of a new store, helping to establish the culture, standards and customer experience from the very beginning.

Client Relationships:
Build meaningful relationships with customers, creating a welcoming environment that encourages loyalty, repeat visits and word-of-mouth recommendations.

Team Leadership:
Recruit, lead and develop a team who share a passion for the brand, its products and delivering an exceptional level of service.

Commercial Performance:
Drive sales and business growth through relationship-led selling, product knowledge and a genuine understanding of customer needs.

Brand Representation:
Ensure the store reflects the founder's vision, with thoughtful presentation, attention to detail and a strong sense of identity throughout the customer journey.

Product Knowledge:
Develop a deep understanding of the product range, its quality, craftsmanship and unique selling points, enabling the team to communicate its story with confidence.

Operational Excellence:
Take ownership of the day-to-day running of the store, balancing commercial performance with the high standards expected of a distinctive, experience-led retail concept.

Community & Engagement:
Help establish the store within its local community, creating a destination customers want to return to and recommend.

About You

You have experience leading a team within premium, luxury, lifestyle or experience-led retail.

You are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and understand the importance of creating a genuine connection between the customer, the product and the brand.

You appreciate quality, individuality and the story behind a product, and can bring these elements to life through your approach to selling.

You are a natural relationship builder who enjoys engaging with customers and creating a welcoming, memorable environment.

You are a hands-on, entrepreneurial retail leader who enjoys the opportunity to shape a new store and build something from the ground up.

You have a strong commercial mindset, with the ability to grow sales without compromising the integrity of the customer experience.

You are confident recruiting, inspiring and developing a team, creating a culture where people feel connected to the brand and proud of what they represent.

You have high standards, an eye for detail and a genuine appreciation for thoughtful store presentation.

You thrive in an environment where creativity, authenticity and a shared vision are just as important as commercial results.

What's on Offer?

Salary: £50,000-£65,000

Performance-related bonus

Pension and additional benefits

The opportunity to lead a brand-new store opening

The chance to work closely with a founder-led business and help shape its retail journey

An opportunity to build a team, establish a culture and create a distinctive customer experience from day one

If you're a retail leader who loves bringing brands to life, believes in the power of great storytelling and wants to be part of something distinctive from the very beginning, we'd love to hear from you.

Store Manager | New Store Opening | £50,000-£65,000 | Bonus & Benefits

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