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 expertiise Benefits 25 Days Holiday, 4 bank holidays can be booked with Line manager discretion, 4 are paid separately to your holiday entitlement Staff Discount on group brands Healthcare Cash Plan via Health Shield Great Opportunities for career progression within a growing brand Enhancements for Maternity, Paternity, shared parental or adoption leave 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. Apply today! By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in: Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce | Charity & Non Profit | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Hospitality, Catering & Leisure | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Office & Administration | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations | Senior Appointments & Executive | Sales & FMCG | Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse | Manufacturing & Engineering