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Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Store Manager to lead their retail outlet in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK . This is a pivotal on-site role responsible for driving sales, managing staff, ensuring exceptional customer service, and optimising store operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in retail management, a passion for customer satisfaction, and the ability to inspire a team to achieve targets. You will be responsible for inventory management, visual merchandising, and upholding the brand's reputation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader to take ownership of a busy retail environment and contribute to the success of a growing brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all day-to-day operations of the retail store, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Lead, motivate, and train a team of retail assistants to deliver outstanding customer service and achieve sales targets.
• Oversee staff scheduling, performance management, and professional development.
• Drive sales performance by implementing effective sales strategies and promotions.
• Manage inventory levels, including stocktake, ordering, and stock control, to minimise shrinkage and maximise availability.
• Ensure visual merchandising standards are met, creating an appealing and inviting store environment.
• Handle customer enquiries, complaints, and returns in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain store security and safety procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for staff and customers.
• Monitor store performance against key metrics and implement action plans for improvement.
• Build strong relationships with customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
• Manage store budgets, including P&L responsibility and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and legal regulations.
• Contribute to the overall success of the retail brand through effective store leadership.
• Stay updated on product knowledge and industry trends.
• Implement new initiatives and strategies to enhance the customer shopping experience.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Retail Store Manager or Assistant Manager, with a minimum of 3-5 years in a similar role.
• Demonstrable success in driving sales and achieving targets.
• Strong leadership, team management, and motivational skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Experience in inventory management and visual merchandising.
• Proficiency in using retail management software and POS systems.
• Ability to manage budgets and understand financial reports.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the business needs.
• Passion for the retail industry and building customer relationships.
• Based in or able to commute to Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK .

This is an essential on-site role requiring commitment and dedication to the success of our retail operations in Milton Keynes .

Our client, a dynamic and customer-focused retail brand, is seeking an experienced and energetic Store Manager to lead their flagship store in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK . This is a high-visibility role where you will be responsible for driving sales performance, ensuring exceptional customer service, and managing all day-to-day operations of the store. You will lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a positive and productive work environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in retail management, with a strong understanding of retail operations, visual merchandising, stock management, and financial acumen. You should be passionate about retail, possess excellent leadership qualities, and be committed to delivering outstanding customer experiences. Responsibilities include:

• Achieving and exceeding sales targets and profitability goals.
• Managing, coaching, and developing a team of retail associates.
• Ensuring the highest standards of customer service are delivered at all times.
• Overseeing stock management, including ordering, receiving, and inventory control.
• Implementing visual merchandising standards to create an attractive and engaging store environment.
• Managing store operational efficiency, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and loss prevention.
• Recruiting, hiring, and training new staff members.
• Conducting regular performance reviews and providing constructive feedback to team members.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized store environment.
• Analyzing sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth.
• Building strong relationships with customers and the local community.
• Ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Retail Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager.
• Demonstrable success in achieving sales and profit targets.
• Strong leadership, team management, and motivational skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proficiency in retail operations, inventory management, and visual merchandising.
• Ability to analyze sales reports and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems and retail management software.
• A passion for the retail industry and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a busy store and contribute to the success of a leading retail brand. If you are a results-oriented leader with a passion for retail, apply today.

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Assistant Store Manager - Lifestyle Brand

Salary: circa 30k + Commission + Benefits
Location: Marlow, Beaconsfield, High Wycombe, Henley area

We're looking for an experienced Assistant Store Manager to lead a high-profile lifestyle store in Buckinghamshire. If you're commercially focused, passionate about retail, and thrive on leading people and driving sales, this could be your next step.

What You'll Do
* Lead, coach, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional customer service.
* Take full responsibility for store performance, sales, and operations.
* Drive sales growth and exceed KPIs and targets.
* Deliver training and development so your team are confident brand ambassadors.
* Oversee stock control, compliance, health & safety, and store standards.
* Implement promotions and marketing activities to increase footfall and conversion.

What We're Looking For
* 3-5 years' experience as an Assistant Store Manager / Retail Manager / Outlet Manager.
* Proven track record of sales success and team leadership.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Customer-focused with a hands-on, proactive approach.
* Flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends.

What's on Offer
* Competitive salary + commission scheme.
* 25 days holiday.
* Private medical insurance, life insurance & pension.
* Staff lunches, social events & team initiatives.
* Clear training & career development opportunities.

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Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Our client is looking for a motivated and customer-focused Assistant Store Manager to support the management team in their busy retail store located in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK . This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the store and fostering a positive environment for both staff and customers. The ideal candidate will have prior supervisory or management experience in a retail setting, a strong work ethic, and a passion for delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Store Manager in overseeing daily store operations and ensuring sales targets are met.
• Provide exceptional customer service, addressing customer needs and resolving complaints effectively.
• Supervise and support a team of retail assistants, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure the store is well-maintained, visually appealing, and adheres to company merchandising standards.
• Assist with inventory management, stock replenishment, and accurate stocktaking.
• Handle cash and card transactions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to security procedures.
• Support in staff training and development, helping to build a high-performing team.
• Implement company policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
• Assist with opening and closing the store as required.
• Contribute to achieving store sales and profitability goals.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a retail supervisory or assistant management role is essential.
• Strong customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Basic understanding of retail operations, including inventory management and visual merchandising.
• Proficiency in using POS systems and basic computer applications.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and some evenings.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A passion for the retail environment and exceeding customer expectations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring retail manager to develop their career with a reputable company in Milton Keynes.

What you’ll be doing:Our Supermarket Store Managers lead large, complex operations. They’re accountable for the success of a store and ensuring we deliver on our purpose to make good food, joyful, accessible and affordable for everyone, every day. Our operations are made up of hundreds of colleagues and a management team which our Store Managers lead to ensure we provide brilliant service standards and deliver on our commitments to our customers. Retail’s ever evolving with new business initiatives and change programmes and there are always difficult decisions to be made. It’s a job with a lot of responsibility but also one that can be highly rewarding.
What makes a brilliant Store Manager: Our best Store Managers do everything, every day for our customers. Ensuring they deliver brilliant customer experiences and are constantly striving to improve the customer journey. Have significant experience leading an operation with accountabilities for delivering customer, financial and organisational outcomes. An established leader who role models excellent service and business values through teams of managers and colleagues. Uses data and insight to inform longer term planning, improve performance or customer experience and/or KPI’s. Experience managing complex ER cases including dismissals, confident in understanding and interpreting HR policies. Can lead through change, delivering high engagement on change purpose whilst managing team wellbeing. Working for us has great rewards
Salary will be dependent upon your experience as well as the store size, complexity and location. Alongside this, we also offer a great range of benefits for our managers, including: Private Healthcare – Eligible for single cover and to upgrade annually to family cover Interest free car loan of up to £10,000.  An annual bonus scheme based on our, and your, performance. Discount card – 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores. Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave. Pension – we’ll match 4-7.5% of your pension contributions.  Sainsbury’s share scheme – build up an investment at discounted prices. Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice. Colleague networks – link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential. Cycle to Work scheme – hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst saving on tax and NI. Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more. Leading in our stores:
Our management teams don’t just run stores - they’re the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they’re hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time.
An inclusive place to work and shop:
We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us.
To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look . 
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.