Deputy Store Manager - Fashion, Home & Beauty (Bournemouth & Southampton Areas)
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As a Deputy Store Manager in Fashion, Home & Beauty, you’ll help bring the best of M&S style to life, leading your teams to deliver five-star service, outstanding visual standards, and sales growth in a fast-paced retail space. You’ll support the Store Manager in shaping the store’s commercial direction and customer experience and step up to lead the full operation when needed. This is a role for leaders who combine sharp operational skills with genuine passion for product, people and performance. Due to high interest, this role may close earlier than advertised. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
What you’ll do
* Lead the daily operation across Fashion, Home & Beauty, ensuring exceptional service, strong commercial delivery and standout visual presentation.
* Support the Store Manager to deliver the retail plan and drive performance across sales, profit, standards and people.
* Step up to run the full store, keeping energy and focus high.
* Coach and develop Team Managers and colleagues to inspire customers, deliver new collections and sell with confidence.
* Bring data and insight to life to identify opportunities and make quick, confident commercial decisions.
* Champion digital adoption and omnichannel retailing, helping teams connect online and in-store experiences for the customer.
* Set and maintain high standards in service, styling and presentation, always reflecting the modern M&S brand.
* Build a diverse, motivated team that thrives on collaboration, pace and progress.
Who you are
* Experienced in leading large teams in a retail or visual-led environment.
* Passionate about style, product and creating great customer experiences.
* Commercially sharp, operationally strong and confident making fast decisions.
* A hands‑on leader who brings energy, clarity and accountability to every shift.
* Skilled in coaching, feedback and development to get the best out of people.
* Digitally confident, with an eye for innovation and improvement.
* Adaptable, resilient and ready to step up when needed.
Benefits
* 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third‑party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation.
* Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more.
* Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours.
* Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future.
* Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one.
* Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal.
* Market‑leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave.
* 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services.
* One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you.
Style it. Shape it. Lead it. Be part of the new M&S.
Take Your Marks and apply today.
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