Retail Store Manager
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Retail Store Manager
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Retail Store Manager for its flagship [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] retail store at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Farm in Gloucestershire. This full-time role requires flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a group of consciously minded lifestyle brands committed to nourishing and nurturing people and planet. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] began with the passionate convictions of founder Carole Bamford to make natural products using the best artisans from around the world.
About the Role
Our flagship [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] retail store at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Farm in Gloucestershire is seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Retail Store Manager to lead the overall performance and day-to-day operations of the store. This role is responsible for driving sales, profitability, and cost control, while delivering exceptional operational standards and a consistently elevated guest experience. You will lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of personalised service, styling expertise, and proactive client engagement.
With a strong focus on relationship-led retail, you will champion high-touch clientele, building and maintaining long-term relationships with VIP clients and ensuring every interaction reflects [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s values of mindful luxury, craftsmanship, and hospitality.
Responsibilities
- Deliver sales, margin, and EBITDA targets in partnership with the Retail Director
- Drive key KPIs including sales, conversion, ATV, and client acquisition
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and commercial planning
- Deliver and champion a luxury, hospitality-led customer experience
- Coach the team to achieve exceptional service standards and resolve customer queries
- Maintain strong product knowledge and continuously enhance the client journey
- Build and manage a high-value client portfolio, driving loyalty and repeat business
- Deliver personalised styling and shopping experiences
- Support client outreach, events, and CRM activity
- Oversee day-to-day store operations, rotas, and wage control
- Ensure strong stock management, accuracy, and loss prevention
- Maintain high standards across store presentation and back of house
- Lead, engage, and develop a high-performing, commercially focused team
- Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance
- Partner with internal teams to deliver events and cross-brand experiences
- Ensure all activity reflects [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s brand values and standards
About You
- Proven experience in luxury retail leadership, with a strong track record of delivering sales and service excellence.
- Deep understanding of clientele, personal shopping, and relationship-led selling.
- Strong product and brand knowledge, with appreciation for craftsmanship, sustainability, and luxury customer expectations.
- Commercially minded with strong initiative and a proactive approach to building client relationships.
- Highly organised and adaptable, able to balance operational leadership with personalised client service.
- Strong retail management capability including team leadership, performance management, and coaching.
- Commercial acumen with experience managing KPIs, budgeting, and sales performance.
- Proficient in CRM systems and client data management to support targeted outreach and personalised service.
- Team Player, naturally warm, confident, and professional, with a genuine passion for hospitality and client experience.
- Flexible and willing to work weekends, some evenings and bank holidays as required.
Perks and Benefits
- Discounts from day one in our [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] farm shops and cafes, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] spa treatments and products, and at our Cotswolds pubs and cookery school.
- Training and development for a future with a growing company.
- Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
- Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
- Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
- Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
- Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.
- [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Retail Uniform (Seasonal allowance)