Store Manager

Store Manager | Specialist Retail | Reading | £30,000 - £34,000Are you an experienced Store Manager, Assistant Manager or retail leader with a genuine passion for fishing?We're recruiting for a Store Manager in Reading for a leading specialist retail business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines strong people management and commercial experience with a genuine interest in angling.You don't necessarily need to have worked in fishing retail before. We're also open to experienced Assistant Managers ready to take their next step, or strong hospitality managers looking to move into retail, provided you have the leadership skills, customer focus and passion for fishing we're looking for.What's On Offer?£30,000 - £34,000 salary depending on experienceUp to 40% staff discountThe opportunity to combine your career with your passion for fishingA role with a specialist business that genuinely understands and supports the angling communityOpportunity to develop your retail management careerThe RoleAs Store Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the store, leading and developing a team while driving sales, customer service and commercial performance.You'll be responsible for:Leading, coaching and developing a team to deliver excellent customer serviceTaking ownership of store sales, KPIs and commercial performanceMotivating your team to achieve and exceed sales targetsDelivering an exceptional customer experience through expert advice and serviceManaging rotas, stock, administration, compliance and health & safetyMaintaining high standards across the store, including merchandising and presentationManaging performance, training and development within the teamBuilding strong relationships with customers and developing repeat businessHandling customer and colleague issues confidently and professionallyWorking closely with the wider management team to achieve business objectivesAbout YouWe're looking for a people-focused and commercially minded manager who enjoys leading from the front.You'll ideally have:Previous experience as a Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or similarStrong people management and leadership skillsExperience working towards sales targets and KPIsExcellent customer service and communication skillsA confident and organised approach to running a busy storeA genuine passion for fishing or angling, with a good understanding of fishing products and equipmentThe enthusiasm to share your knowledge and passion with customersDon't have retail management experience but are an experienced hospitality manager looking for a change? We'd still like to hear from you.Equally, if you're an Assistant Manager who is ready to step up into your first Store Manager role and you're passionate about fishing, this could be a great opportunity.Interested?If you're an experienced Retail Manager, Store Manager, Assistant Manager or hospitality manager who also happens to be passionate about fishing and angling, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.BH37162