The Role

As Retail Sales Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching and inspiring the store team to deliver sales, KPI and customer service targets
• Taking ownership of the store's Visual Merchandising and commercial presentation
• Ensuring VM guidelines are implemented effectively while using your own commercial judgement to maximise sales
• Creating an inspiring and engaging customer journey through product placement, styling, layout and presentation
• Driving sales and analysing KPIs to identify opportunities and improve performance
• Maintaining consistently high standards across VM, product, operations and customer experience
• Leading by example on the shop floor and creating a high-energy, customer-focused environment
• Coaching and developing your team through regular one-to-ones, feedback and performance management
• Supporting succession planning and developing future talent
• Managing day-to-day retail operations, stock and product availability
• Working commercially with your team to maximise opportunities across the store
• Ensuring the store consistently reflects the brand's image and standards

About You

We're looking for a Retail Manager with a strong commercial mindset and a genuine passion for Visual Merchandising.

You could currently be working as a:

• Store Manager
• Assistant Store Manager
• Floor Manager
• Department Manager
• Sales Manager
• Visual Manager / Visual Merchandising Manager

You'll ideally have:

• 2-3+ years' retail management experience
• Strong experience within fashion, clothing, footwear, accessories or another visually led retail environment
• A proven track record of delivering against sales targets and KPIs
• A strong understanding of Visual Merchandising and commercial store presentation
• A natural eye for detail, styling, product placement and store standards
• Experience coaching and developing a retail team
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to turn VM opportunities into sales
• Experience managing a store or department with £500k+ turnover would be advantageous
• The confidence to be hands-on, visible and influential on the shop floor
• Energy, pace and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving retail environment

The Opportunity

This is an ideal role for a Retail Manager who loves the commercial side of retail but also has a real passion for VM.

If you're someone who walks into a store and immediately spots opportunities to improve the layout, product presentation, customer journey and commercial impact, this could be a great next step.

Retail Sales Manager | Store Manager | Assistant Manager | Floor Manager

Visual Merchandising | Fashion Retail | Lakeside | Up to £31,000 + Benefits

BH36665