Retail Store Manager

About the company

URGENT HIRE - Ready to Make Your Mark? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fashion Retail Manager to join a growing premium women's fashion brand in the heart of Harrogate.

This is not a corporate retail environment where you're simply keeping the lights on. This is a brand with ambition, personality and significant growth plans. You'll have the chance to play a key role in shaping the success of a beautiful, high-profile store whilst developing a passionate team and representing a brand that continues to evolve.

Your tasks

The Opportunity Based in a sought-after retail location within Harrogate town centre, you'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the store, leading a team of seven including a Supervisor and Key Holder.

Reporting directly to the Head of Retail, with support from the People & Culture team, you'll be empowered to make decisions, drive performance and create an exceptional customer experience.

• Driving store sales performance and KPI achievement
• Leading, motivating and developing a team of seven
• Recruitment, onboarding and retention of talent
• Conducting appraisals, reviews and regular coaching sessions
• Managing rotas, resource planning and day-to-day operations
• Delivering exceptional customer service standards
• Working closely with Head Office and Merchandising teams
• Maintaining outstanding visual merchandising standards
• Supporting stock management and inventory control
• Ensuring brand values and image are consistently reflected throughout the store
• Creating a positive, high-performing culture where people can thrive

Requirements

We're looking for a leader who treats the business as their own, someone who is accountable, proactive and commercially focused, whilst recognising when to seek support and guidance.

You'll be an experienced retail leader from a fashion background with a passion for people, performance and customer experience.

Essential

• Proven experience managing a fashion retail team
• Strong commercial awareness and KPI management experience
• Experience recruiting, coaching and developing employees
• Excellent organisational and operational skills
• A hands-on leadership style
• Reliable, responsible and capable of working autonomously
• Ability to lead by example and inspire those around you

Desirable

• Background within premium, contemporary or luxury fashion retail
• Experience managing a high-profile store environment

What we offer

Harrogate Town Centre | Immediate Start Available Up to £38,000 + 33 Days Holiday (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)

How to apply

Ready for Your Next Challenge? If you're an experienced Fashion Retail Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely influence results, build a successful team and become part of an exciting growth story, we want to hear from you.

Interviews are taking place immediately, and the business is looking to appoint quickly.

Other

Due to business needs, we're looking for someone who can start as soon as possible.

Working Hours

• Monday to Sunday operation
• Two days off per week
• 9:00am - 6:00pm
• 3 weekend days off per month