Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Position Overview

We are currently recruiting for a results orientated and commercially driven Store Manager to join the Barbour team based at our Bicester store. As Store Manager, you will motivate and lead by example to deliver the best service to our customers and exceed sales. You will be responsible for the overall operational excellence and day to day running of the store, ensuring sales budgets and brand objectives are achieved.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about our brand and strive to exceed commercial targets, focused on maximising the profits and sales in the store; as well as being a natural team player and effective people manager, making sure your team are brand ambassadors and provide an exceptional customer experience.

• Managing and motivating the staff to achieve sales targets.
• Identifying opportunities for growth and creating a clear, commercially viable plan to drive the store’s profitability.
• Commercially managing the store layout.
• Developing and maintaining visual merchandising standards.
• Motivating the team through effective leadership and management; developing them to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Ensuring operational policies and procedures are respected.
• Reporting performance metrics and understanding your KPIs to improve your store results.
• Recruiting new members of the team when required.

• Experience in a similar retail store management role.
• Results orientated, commercially aware and sales driven, works well under pressure.
• Experience in planning/executing stock counts.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to generate enthusiasm within the team.
• Ability to understand and analyse sales figures.
• Clear understanding of product merchandising and visual display techniques.
• Knowledge of current fashion trends.
• Good IT skills and understanding of EPOS systems and Outlook.
• Flexibility on working hours is essential.
• Staff Discount
• 25 days holiday as standard increasing plus bank holidays
• Length of service rewards
• Access to training and development activities to support your career development
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Reward & Recognition Program

Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.