64 Retail jobs in Durham

Store Manager | Newcastle | Salary 32,000 + Bonus + Commission

Are you an experienced store manager with a passion for retail and delivering exceptional service? We're working with a successful and creative business in the interiors and gallery space, and they're looking for a Store Manager to lead their busy Keswick location.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing business in a high-impact retail role where your leadership, commercial instinct, and people skills will shine.

• 32,000 basic salary + performance-based bonus and commission
• Employee discount & wellness programme
• A full-time, permanent position in a supportive, creative team
• A distinctive retail opportunity in a stunning location

• Leading and motivating a small, passionate team as Store Manager, delivering an outstanding customer experience in a premium retail environment
• Providing warm, professional advice on a unique range of products - from homeware to limited edition pieces
• Driving store sales, hitting realistic but ambitious targets, and nurturing long-term client relationships
• Understanding your customers' tastes and offering thoughtful, tailored recommendations
• Ensuring the store is beautifully presented at all times, with strong attention to detail and visual merchandising
• Being hands-on with all aspects of retail operations, including day-to-day store management, weekend trading, and occasional evening events

• A confident, engaging retail leader with previous experience as a store manager, assistant manager, or similar
• Someone with an eye for presentation, a genuine passion for customer service, and a strong sales mindset
• A natural communicator who thrives in a client-facing environment, both in person and over the phone
• A self-starter who enjoys coaching and developing a team while growing a loyal customer base
• Flexibility and adaptability - you'll be involved in all aspects of store life, including weekend and event support
• Retail management experience is essential - full product training will be provided

If you're a driven store manager looking to make an impact in a creative and rewarding retail setting, we want to hear from you. APPLY TODAY to take your next exciting step in retail management.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

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Job Title: HV Operations Manager
Location: UK-wide / Flexible
Permanent: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £100,000 per annum
Benefits: Company car, employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave

Overview:

With a growing portfolio of high-voltage (HV) projects, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced HV Operations Manager to lead project delivery across systems up to and including 235KV. This is a high-impact leadership role with strong progression potential.

Role Summary:
As HV Operations Manager, you will oversee the delivery of multiple high-voltage electrical projects, from initial client engagement through to completion. You will play a key role in developing the HV function, leading project teams, and ensuring the highest standards in safety, quality, and commercial performance.

Package & Benefits:

• Salary: £100,000 per annum
• Company car
• Employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Staff events
• Career growth and leadership development
• Opportunity to shape and lead HV operations within a fast-growing, technically focused business
• Involvement in high-profile energy and infrastructure projects across the UK

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage HV projects (up to 235kv), ensuring on-time and safe delivery across design, installation, testing, and commissioning phases
• Oversee and support a team of project managers, engineers, and commercial staff
• Act as a senior escalation point for clients, ensuring strong relationships and effective issue resolution
• Contribute to business development, tendering, and early project engagement with clients
• Maintain oversight of project commercials, resource planning, contract scope, and risk registers
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry regulations
• Drive collaboration between operational teams and support functions (procurement, safety, planning, quality)

Required Experience & Skills:

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent operational/technical expertise.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with a background in HV operations
• Comprehensive knowledge of HV Operations' inspection and monitoring practices, technologies, and understanding client needs.
• Experience in client-facing roles and managing high-value contracts
• Leadership experience in HV Operations.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with industry peers and clients.
• Cable pull-in Services
• Experience in EHV/HV/LV Installation, Termination & testing up to 235KV

Our clients are a leading Electrical & Instrumentation services contractor operating across the UK. Specialising in engineering, construction, commissioning, and maintenance, they support critical infrastructure in sectors such as Power, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Industrial, and Utilities. Their reputation is built on technical excellence, safety, and long-term client partnerships.

If you are interested in this exciting position reach out to Jessica on (phone number removed)

Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager.
40,000 Basic + 50/60,000 OTE + Fully Expensed Company Car + Exceptional Benefits Package.
Remote based. Covering Staffordshire up to and including Scotland. Open to living locations, ideally central to the patch. Perhaps Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, or Newcastle.
This role focuses on managing retail and distribution channels, with a primary emphasis on developing existing client relationships.

This company have a fabulous reputation and is enjoying phenomenal growth. Therefore, they want to recruit an Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager.

I can confidently say that this is one of the most innovative and inclusive organisations I've had the pleasure of working with. Their culture is dynamic, inclusive, and people-focused. As a result, they are committed to recruiting only the best talent. Talent could be a proven track record or an individual with enormous potential. To be considered, you must have a minimum of two years client-facing field sales experience and have managed a large territory. Experience in product demonstrations would be a huge advantage.

You will be a consummate professional, possessing superb communication skills. You will be a self-starter who wants the opportunity to make a difference. Currently working as a client-facing field sales executive, this is the perfect role for someone frustrated by a lack of creativity and opportunity in their current position. Experience in product demonstrations would be a huge advantage.

In return, you will be offered a fabulous working culture and work alongside some incredible people.

To apply, please email a copy of your CV to Darren Dewrance of Aaron Wallis (url removed).

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Area Sales Manager – Bathrooms and Showers

Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Bathrooms and Showers

Industry Sector: Plumbers Merchants, Independent Bathroom specialists, Independent Retailers, Bathroom Showrooms, Merchants and DIY Stores

Area to be covered: North East & Yorkshire + CA & LA postcodes

Postcodes: NE, DH, SR, TS, DL, YO, HU, HG, JS, WF, HX, HD, CA & LA

Remuneration: £38,000-£5,000 + 20% Bonus

Benefits: 00 per month car allowance or hybrid car & full benefits

The role of the Area Sales Manager – Bathrooms and Showers will involve:

• Field sales position, promoting taps, showers and accessories for bathrooms and also kitchens
li>90% of your time selling into independent bathroom specialists, independent retailers & bathroom showrooms
• Small amount of time trying to win specifications with predominantly small housebuilders, but also have some influence with local authorities, housing associations, architects and interior designers
• Inheriting an area, currently performing well against budget expectation
• Responsible for circa (Apply online only) retail showroom customers (80% of the revenue come from the top 120 customers)
• 30% new business development, 70% account management
• Initially responsible for approx. £1 m
li>Implementing a 12 week journey plan which will see you visit customers in proportion to their value to the business
• Typically 4 days on the road visiting customers, 1 day a week working from home/ admin

The ideal applicant will be an Area Sales Manager – Bathrooms and Showers with:

< i>Proven field sales track record
• Must have sold into plumbers merchants (may consider currently working for a plumbers merchant looking for first field sales role)
• Proven account management skills; excellent relationship builder etc.
• Ambitious, dynamic and hard working personality
• Knowledge of showers, bathrooms, brassware, tapware, sanitaryware preferred
• Ability to build structured journey plan
• Autonomous, driven self starter, no leaflet droppers

The Company:

• Est. 100 years+
• 60+ UK employees
• Circa £2 + turnover
li>Part of a larger group

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Sales Jobs, Construction sales vacancies and Specification sales positions within the building industry in sectors such as: Plumbers Merchants, Brassware, Tapware, Sanitaryware, Heating, Radiators, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Boilers, Renewables, Plumbing, Showers and the Tile industry

Store Manager | Fashion | Gateshead | 33,000 + Bonus

Zachary Daniels Recruitment are currently on the hunt for a Store Manager for a glam and reputable fashion retailer based in Gateshead! As Store Manager, you will be at the forefront of creating an exceptional environment for customers, building relationships and creating a memorable experience in store. You will be leading a team and controlling budgets, driving sales and KPI's to ensure that the high levels of performance are maintained, developing your team members to be successful in their careers.

Benefits include:

• Salary up to 33,000
• Monthly Bonus
• NO Late nights (5pm finish - Only Thursday 8pm)
• Opportunity to join an established brand in their field

Store Manager responsibilities:

• Coaching & mentoring a team of 10 to ensure continuous development
• Leading by example while driving sales and KPI performance
• Driving customer service and providing the ultimate shopping experience
• Controlling costs and budgets and inputting data for weekly reports
• Managing HR and recruitment
• Keeping up to date with latest fashion trends

Experience and background:

• Retail experience in either Store Manager or Assistant Manager.
• A proven background in ladies fashion, lifestyle, accessories or beauty
• A track record in driving KPIs and budgets to improve current store performance
• A collaborative, people focused leadership style
• Experience working in fast-paced, customer focused environments

You'll be part of a small but dynamic team that works closely together to deliver high-value outcomes across our property development projects. The role is primarily office-based, with occasional site and office visits as required.

As Assistant Development Manager, you will be responsible for delivering projects on time and within budget, while proactively managing risk, driving efficiency, and ensuring quality and safety are never compromised.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Senior Development Manager and senior leadership in implementing project strategy
• Lead project teams in developing concepts into deliverable designs
• Coordinate and prepare commercial assessments and appraisals with internal teams
• Prepare reports for senior management and project boards
• Manage and chair internal and external project meetings
• Oversee planning applications and coordinate responses
• Negotiate planning conditions and Section 106 agreements
• Maximise commercial potential and resolve planning or technical challenges
• Coordinate Health & Safety and undertake site risk assessments
• Lead budgeting and manage procurement processes
• Manage appointments and contracts with external consultants
• Establish and direct project teams, including programme planning
• Guide development briefs, marketing strategies, and site sales
• Maintain stakeholder engagement (e.g. local authorities, councillors, landowners, community groups)
• Support identification, acquisition, planning, and delivery of new development opportunities
• Promote and ensure compliance with company project management frameworks and quality standards
• Ensure all projects are delivered in line with agreed timelines, budgets, and targets
• Provide monthly management reporting and KPIs to senior leadershipTeam Support
• Report to the Senior Development Manager and assist with tasks across the project portfolio

About You
Essential:

• Proven experience in managing property development projects
• Solid understanding of planning processes and policies
• Strong project management skills within a property-related environment
• Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and appraisals
• Familiarity with legal, statutory, and health & safety considerations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement
• UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Recognised property-related qualification (MRICS or MRTPI preferred)
• Experience in residential development from a housebuilder or consultancy perspective
• Working knowledge of MS Project and structured project management processes

Key Personal Attributes:

• Commercially minded and strategically driven
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders
• Personable, collaborative, and self-aware
• Resilient and adaptable to change
• Committed to integrity, teamwork, and high standards
• Broad understanding of development-related technical disciplines

Store Manager | Fashion Retail | Metro Centre | OTE Up to 35,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Manager or Store Manager to lead a fashion retail store within Metro centre, Newcastle. This is a fantastic chance to join a well-established yet growing brand in the retail sector, rich in heritage, offering excellent career progression and rewards.

• On-track earnings (OTE) of up to 35,000.
• Performance-based commission scheme rewarding team sales success.
• Quarterly and yearly performance-related bonuses.
• 28 days holiday, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Workplace pension scheme for long-term financial security.
• Staff discount to enjoy premium fashion at a reduced cost.
• Full training to develop product knowledge and leadership skills.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing retail business.

As a Store Manager , you will oversee all aspects of store operations, ensuring an outstanding shopping experience for customers while driving sales and managing a high-performing team. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching, and motivating the store team to achieve sales targets and deliver excellent customer service.
• Managing stock levels, visual merchandising, and ensuring an appealing store presentation.
• Organising staff rotas and ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Handling transactions, including till and card machine operations.
• Driving a dynamic and positive retail environment through effective leadership and teamwork.
• Monitoring KPIs and implementing strategies to improve store performance.

To be considered for this Store Manager role, you must have previous managerial experience within a fashion retail environment. Ideal candidates will have:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• A passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• A proven ability to drive sales and meet targets.
• Experience in visual merchandising and stock management.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role is also a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Manager looking to take the next step in their retail management career.

If you are a motivated leader eager to progress in retail management, APPLY NOW to join a thriving fashion retail business with exciting growth opportunities!

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Store Manager | Harrogate | Fashion | Salary up to 40,000 + Benefits

• Salary up top 40,000
• Store bonus
• Clothing allowance
• Company events

• Sell our chic, stylish and fashionable women's clothing range with confidence
• Be able to articulate the best clothing items for the customers bodyshape and or end use requirements
• Have a range of selling techniques which gives the customer a brilliant customer experience whilst converting into a sale
• Be present on the shop floor ensuring retail standards and customer services are delivered at all times.
• You will thrive in an environment with targets and see your KPI's as an opportunity along with motivating your team
• Lead the way in a selling focused environment
• Ensuring the store is run efficiently from an operational perspective
• You will be competent and have experience in Rota Planning ensuring cover reflects high footfall hours, delivery schedules and product moves
• You will be able to manage the team by training them on customer service, selling techniques, resolving staffing queries for rota, and daily tasks
• Assist in the management of overall operations ensuring the store runs in compliance with company policies and procedure
• Ensure you understand the stores KPI's. Be able to bring commercial ideas to the table that improves the KPI's.
• Act as an escalation point for any customer queries or concerns quickly and effectively, leaving them with a positive experience
• Coach and develop your team to deliver an exceptional shopping experience and maximise productivity and profitability. Lead the team with positive and regular feedback and training. You will have experience and able to articulate this
• Be innovative and comfortable taking ownership and working with autonomy in the Managers absence
• Have experience of lone opening closing and cashing up of a store
• You will be able to follow Visual Merchandising Pack instructions and deliver the brands aesthetics easily

• Experience of People Management ideally at Store Manager Level

• Competent excel, word and Microsoft Teams skills

• Able to analyse reports extracting performance against KPI

• Highly organised individual who is able to motivate a team to high levels of productivity in a positive manner

• Comfortable self motivating as well as able to lead a happy team

• Solution focused attitude, able to thrive in a fast paced environment

Operations Manager - Fire Engineering Division
North East and North Yorkshire

Are you a seasoned operations professional with a drive for business growth and a passion for life-saving compliance? A leading fire engineering company is seeking an ambitious Operations Manager to oversee its specialist division-delivering excellence across passive fire protection, fire stopping, compartmentation, and fire door projects.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations across fire safety projects, from planning to execution
• Grow the fire engineering portfolio through strategic business development
• Oversee budgeting, cost control, and commercial performance
• Delegate workloads effectively across supervisors, installers, and compliance teams
• Drive performance standards in quality, health & safety, and technical delivery
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and accreditation bodies to ensure full compliance and satisfaction

Required Experience

• Proven background in operational leadership, ideally within fire engineering or construction
• Track record of business development and client relationship growth
• Strong financial oversight including budgeting and forecasting
• Skilled in team management and workload delegation
• Familiarity with FIRAS or third-party fire accreditation schemes is desirable

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