Retail Store Manager

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding Store Manager to join the team in Newbury. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for quality products and a natural warmth that inspires both customers and colleagues.

Our client is a unique retailer, selling imaginative gift ideas, Stationery, Wellbeing Items along with Home & Garden innovative Products.

This role will suit somebody from a relatively small store background, with a huge hands-on focus towards Merchandising, Customer Service and Team Leadership.

The most important aspect of this role is the ability to confidently create and lead a happy, engaged and motivated team.

As a Store Manager, you will ideally have:

• At least two years of store management experience

• An excellent work ethic and positive attitude

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• The ability to create a welcoming environment for customers

• Experience ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of a store

• Maintain outstanding customer service standards

• Take responsibility for achieving financial targets and KPIs without pressure selling

• Follow company policies and procedures

• Complete staff rota’s and administrative tasks in a timely manner

• Maintain excellent product presentation and product knowledge

• Ensure the store and staff areas remain clean and tidy at all times

• Attend and participate in management training sessions

• Carry out Health & Safety checks and ensure compliance

• Follow all security procedures as a keyholder

• Lead by example with professionalism and kindness

• Competitive salary from £30,000+ depending on experience

• Every other weekend off

• Healthcare cover after successful completion of probation

• Additional paid day off if your birthday falls on a working day

• 30% staff discount

• 30 days annual leave, increasing annually with service up to 35 days

A fantastic work-life balanced rota is on offer!

 You will work on a 2-week rota. Mon – Fri in Week 1 and Tues – Sat in Week 2

• Business hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm, no late nights!

• Hours are subject to change in line with business needs

As part of a management role, additional hours beyond regular contracted hours may occasionally be required to support the business.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kingston Upon Thames

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-05-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English