Store Experience Manager
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Responsibilities
- Driving exceptional customer service by guiding the store team to deliver personalized styling advice, expert product knowledge, and a memorable in-store experience
- Interpreting sales data to drive performance and taking ownership of the store's commercial success
- Inspiring and leading a team of managers, visual merchandisers, and sales advisors to consistently exceed service and operational standards
- Managing recruitment processes and ensuring effective onboarding and training for all new team members
- Identifying high-potential individuals and creating tailored development plans to support their career growth
- Managing all aspects of store operations-including compliance and visual merchandising-to ensure operational efficiency and uphold high standards of excellence
- Fostering a positive, inclusive, and motivating work environment where people thrive
- Customer-Focused: A strong customer-centric mindset, with a proven track record from past retail experience of leveraging customer feedback to inform business decisions and drive performance
- Business Acumen: Strong commercial awareness and a deep understanding of the broader retail landscape/KPI's, with a proven ability to align business objectives with evolving customer needs
- Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams / other leaders in fast-paced retail environments, consistently delivering high standards of customer service while driving sales and profitability
- Eager to Learn: Open to feedback and actively seek out opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Excellent Communication: A clear, confident, and empathetic communicator, Strong in engaging with both customers and teams, while effectively conveying operational direction and articulating broader long terms goals /vision.
- Coaching & Development: Experienced in giving constructive feedback and supporting others to grow and improve.
- Adaptability & Flexibility: Responsive to shifting priorities, with the agility to embrace new opportunities and the openness to consider diverse perspectives when making decisions and future plans.
- Operational Excellence: Strong understanding of store operations, compliance/security issues, and retail standards, with experience in leading and training teams.
- Comfortable working varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Language skills: English
- This is a permanent full-time position with a contract of 40 hours a week. Start date 1st of October 2026.
- Closing Date: 24/06/2026
Benefits
Additional Information
As the Store Experience Manager you'll take full ownership of your store's performance, with a strong focus on creating exceptional customer experiences that drive both sales and profitability. Your leadership will be the heartbeat of the store-guiding, inspiring, and empowering your team to deliver operational excellence and outstanding service. By balancing front-of-house energy with behind-the-scenes efficiency, you'll cultivate a vibrant, customer-first environment where every detail contributes to success. Through your strategic mindset and people-first approach, you'll ensure the store not only meets its goals but becomes a destination that customers love to return to.
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