Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager- Inspiring Home & Lifestyle Retailer
Location: Exeter- New Store
Salary: £34,000 per annum Store Manager and £28,000 per annum Assistant Manager
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a people-focused retail leader with a passion for creating exceptional customer experiences? Do you thrive in a beautiful store environment where creativity, service, and commercial results go hand in hand?
We're working with a much-loved international lifestyle brand to recruit an experienced and hands-on Store Manager and Assistant Manager for their stylish and tranquil NEW Exeter store.
About the Role:
As Store Manager and Assistant Manager, you'll take ownership of the store's commercial success, customer experience, and day-to-day operations. This is a fast-paced, shopfloor-based leadership role, perfect for someone who leads by example and inspires their team to deliver excellence every day.
Your Responsibilities:
Lead the store team to achieve sales and operational targets
Deliver outstanding customer service through coaching and daily support
Manage staffing, scheduling, and team development
Ensure high standards in visual merchandising and presentation
Handle store administration, reporting, and cash management processes
Take responsibility for store security and serve as a keyholder
Support wider business initiatives and occasionally assist other storesWhat We're Looking For:
2+ years of Assistant Store Manager or Store Management experience in a fast-paced retail environment
Strong leadership, communication, and people development skills
Commercially minded with the ability to analyse performance and drive results
A hands-on, calm, and solutions-focused approach
Passionate about interiors, lifestyle products, and visual presentationWhat's on Offer:
Competitive salary
28 days paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Generous staff discount
Full onboarding and continued training and coaching
Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Workplace pension schemeThis is a fantastic opportunity to lead a beautiful store for a values-led business that blends aesthetics, culture, and community.
Interested? Send us your CV - we'd love to hear from you!
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