Store Manager

Job details
Posting date:	30 December 2025
Salary:	£32,000 per year
Additional salary information:	Excellent Benefits!
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	29 January 2026
Location:	Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 3AQ
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	C2 Recruitment Limited
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	STH-ARN-MANC-3012_1767095181

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Summary

Store Manager - Manchester
Company: C2 Recruitment is hiring on behalf of a premium lifestyle brand
Location: Manchester Arndale Centre
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays)
Salary: Circa £32,000

C2 Recruitment are working with a leading premium lifestyle brand to find an experienced Store Manager for their Manchester Arndale store.

The Role
This is a hands-on management position where you will lead a small team of around 10 colleagues, including one Assistant Manager. You will be responsible for improving store operations, implementing processes, and developing a leadership team with limited experience. Key responsibilities include:

Managing day-to-day store operations, including stock, merchandising, and visual standards
Driving sales and achieving store KPIs
Delivering training and development to improve team performance
Working closely with HR and your line manager to develop processes and performance initiatives
Recruiting, training, and mentoring team members to build a high-performance culture

Required Skills & Experience

Proven retail management experience, ideally within fashion, lifestyle, or outdoor sectors
Comfortable in hands-on roles and implementing operational improvements
Strong leadership and team development skills, with experience coaching less experienced colleagues
Commercial awareness with the ability to interpret sales data
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in retail systems, Shopify, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Desirable

Experience managing a high-footfall or complex store environment
Visual merchandising expertiise

Benefits

25 Days Holiday, 4 bank holidays can be booked with Line manager discretion, 4 are paid separately to your holiday entitlement
Staff Discount on group brands
Healthcare Cash Plan via Health Shield
Great Opportunities for career progression within a growing brand
Enhancements for Maternity, Paternity, shared parental or adoption leave

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior or Store Manager-level candidate who thrives in a hands-on role, enjoys improving operational performance, and is confident developing a team and processes.

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