Store Manager - Manchester Company: C2 Recruitment is hiring on behalf of a premium lifestyle brand Location: Manchester Arndale Centre Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays) Salary: Circa £32,000
C2 Recruitment are working with a leading premium lifestyle brand to find an experienced Store Manager for their Manchester Arndale store.
The Role This is a hands-on management position where you will lead a small team of around 10 colleagues, including one Assistant Manager. You will be responsible for improving store operations, implementing processes, and developing a leadership team with limited experience. Key responsibilities include:
Managing day-to-day store operations, including stock, merchandising, and visual standards
Driving sales and achieving store KPIs
Delivering training and development to improve team performance
Working closely with HR and your line manager to develop processes and performance initiatives
Recruiting, training, and mentoring team members to build a high-performance culture
Required Skills & Experience
Proven retail management experience, ideally within fashion, lifestyle, or outdoor sectors
Comfortable in hands-on roles and implementing operational improvements
Strong leadership and team development skills, with experience coaching less experienced colleagues
Commercial awareness with the ability to interpret sales data
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in retail systems, Shopify, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Desirable
Experience managing a high-footfall or complex store environment
Visual merchandising expertise
Benefits
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Staff discount across group brands
Healthcare cash plan
Opportunities for career progression within a growing brand
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior or Store Manager-level candidate who thrives in a hands-on role, enjoys improving operational performance, and is confident developing a team and processes.
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