Store Manager at Pentland Brands

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Retail Leadership, Team Building, KPI Management, Visual Merchandising, Consumer Experience, Staff Coaching, Commercial Analysis, Brand Storytelling, Operational Excellence, Stock Management, Community Engagement, Recruitment

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Description

We’re Pentland Brands: a global family business behind some of the world’s most iconic active and lifestyle brands. We bring integrity, energy and ambition to our work, setting high standards and striving to deliver great outcomes without ego. Bring Berghaus to life through product, people and the outdoor community. At Berghaus, product has to do more than look good. It has to work when conditions change, terrain gets tougher and every detail starts to matter. This isn’t just about running a store—it’s about building a destination. As Store Manager, you will take full ownership of our Manchester location, creating a high-performing, engaged team and delivering an exceptional consumer experience that reflects Berghaus’ performance heritage and modern relevance. You’ll balance commercial delivery, people leadership, and brand storytelling—ensuring every customer interaction is meaningful, informed, and inspiring. What you’ll be doing: Leadership & Team Building Recruit, develop and lead a team of passionate Brand Ambassadors Create a culture of accountability, inclusivity, and high performance Coach and develop individuals to reach their full potential Commercial Performance Own store KPIs including sales, conversion, ATV and profitability Analyse trading performance and take proactive action to drive results Ensure strong execution of visual merchandising and product launches Consumer Experience Deliver a best-in-class retail experience rooted in product expertise Lead from the front—setting the standard for service and storytelling Ensure the team confidently communicates technical product benefits Brand & Community Engagement Position the store as a hub for the local outdoor community Build relationships with local groups, universities, and partners Drive events and activations that bring the Berghaus brand to life Operational Excellence Oversee all store operations including stock, compliance, and processes Ensure a safe, efficient, and well-organised retail environment What you’ll bring: Proven retail leadership experience (Store Manager or strong Assistant Manager ready to step up) Track record of delivering commercial results through people Passion for the outdoors and/or performance-led products Strong sense of ownership and accountability Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-focused Ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams Commercially astute with strong analytical thinking Excellent communication and storytelling ability Why Berghaus? Berghaus is a brand built for the outdoors, shaped by decades of innovation, exploration and a belief that great kit helps people go further. Our new Manchester store is an opportunity to bring that spirit to life in one of the UK’s most dynamic cities, creating a space where customers can discover technical product, get expert advice and connect with a brand that understands real life outside. Joining Berghaus Manchester means becoming part of something from the beginning. You’ll help build the team, set the standard for service and storytelling, and create a store that customers trust, return to and see as part of their outdoor journey. The Interview Process We want our interview process to feel clear, straightforward, and supportive. If your experience and expectations look like a strong match for the role, here’s what you can expect next: Talent Team Intro Call - A 30-minute video call with our Talent Team to get to know each other, talk through the role and your experience, and answer any questions you have. Experience Interview - A more in-depth interview (usually online) with the hiring manager to explore your skills, experience and approach, and how these align with the role, our principles, and our ways of working. Final Interview - A final in-person interview at our office, focused on deeper discussion and practical application, giving you the chance to meet more of the team and see Pentland Brands in action.

Responsibilities

Take full ownership of the Manchester store by leading a high-performing team and delivering an exceptional consumer experience. Balance commercial KPIs, operational excellence, and brand storytelling to position the store as a hub for the outdoor community.