Store Manager

Store Manager | Specialist Retail | Reading | £30,000 - £34,000

Are 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 experience

Up to 40% staff discount

The opportunity to combine your career with your passion for fishing

A role with a specialist business that genuinely understands and supports the angling community

Opportunity to develop your retail management career

The Role

As 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 service

Taking ownership of store sales, KPIs and commercial performance

Motivating your team to achieve and exceed sales targets

Delivering an exceptional customer experience through expert advice and service

Managing rotas, stock, administration, compliance and health & safety

Maintaining high standards across the store, including merchandising and presentation

Managing performance, training and development within the team

Building strong relationships with customers and developing repeat business

Handling customer and colleague issues confidently and professionally

Working closely with the wider management team to achieve business objectives

About You

We're looking for a people-focused and commercially minded manager who enjoys leading from the front.

You'll ...