About the role:
We are now recruiting for a temporary store manager, 9-12 months maternity cover, located in our Newtownards store.
All in all, we are looking for our store manager to:
* Ensure the customers is at the forefront of all decision making.
* Inspire, coach, and drive their team.
* Ability to make sound commercial decisions that will drive the highest results.
* Analyse patterns in performance
* Recognise and embrace opportunities for change.
* Work hands-on with energy, pace, and enthusiasm.
* Show passion for what they do and aspiration for their own development.
* Work collaboratively with their Area Manager and Support Centre teams to build productive relationships.
HOURS OF WORK: flexible working options, will consider 30-to-37.5-hour contract per week, working across 4 or 5 days per week Monday to Saturday. We offer our management team the option of 2 Saturdays off per month. Temporary 9–12-month maternity cover job post.
About you:
To come on board as a store manager, you would ideally have the following:
* Retail management experience at a similar level or a keen interest in learning and taking the next step in your career.
* Excellent people skills with a proven track record of leading, developing and motivating a team.
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* A passion for selling and customer interaction.
* A record of commercial success and awareness
* Recognition of the importance of strong visual merchandising
What we offer:
* Competitive salary
* Up to 40% discount across our stores
* Generous holidays including 1 week's extra holiday per year after 1 years' service and a paid day of annual leave on your birthday.
* Staff events / fun fund
* A friendly and supportive working environment where colleagues are valued and learning opportunities are available.
* Option of 2 Saturdays off per month.
You will not only be applying for a job, but a career. Our teams of passionate members are testament to this.
Completed CVs / applications should be returned via indeed or directly to Leanne Fox not later than 12 midday on Monday 25 August 2025.
Please note any correspondence in relation to this post will be made via email. Please ensure that is added to your contacts/safe list. Please also check your junk mailbox for any correspondence
Job Types: Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Employee discount
* Store discount
Work Location: In person