Job Description
As the Store Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of an individual store, with a primary focus on delivering great customer experiences that drive sales and profitability. Your leadership will be pivotal in guiding a dedicated team to efficiently run the store operations. By prioritising both direct interactions and behind-the-scenes support, you'll cultivate an environment where every customer feels valued and every aspect of the store contributes to its success, ultimately maximising profits.
Key Responsibilities:
Offering customers a high level of service through styling advice, product knowledge and store experience
Analysing selling information and taking responsibility for the store sales performance
Leading and motivating a team of managers, visual merchandisers and sales advisors to achieve excellent standards of service
Leading recruitment and ensuring induction and training of new starters is carried out well
Identifying future talents and putting together development plans to support their progression
Overseeing store operations
Creating a great place to work
Qualifications
For the role of Store Manager, we seek individuals who embody the spirit of Teamwork, Entrepreneurship and Constant Improvement, fostering an environment of collaboration and shared achievements. Your optimistic outlook and flexibility in adapting to evolving circumstances and customer preferences are key attributes we value. You take independent initiative, addressing business & customer demands with both efficiency and effectiveness.
What You Need to Succeed:
Knowledge
Minimum 1-2 years of experience as Store Manager
Good understanding of KPIs/selling reports, budgeting turnover and workforce hours
Knowledge of Health & Safety standards
Understanding of store operation routines (delivery, stock, inventory, etc.)
Fluent in English
Good knowledge of best practice in employee relations
Motivation
You enjoy growing and leading a team, and building a people-first working environment
You are results-focused & enjoy multitasking
You like to grow and develop yourself and others
Behaviours
You build a well-functioning team & embrace different points of view
You stay up to date with the latest fashion trends, customer needs, competitor activity and make decisions about product, processes and service with the customer always top of mind
You set relevant business goals that are ambitious and concrete, and you can adapt to changing circumstances
Support others to grow by giving constructive feedback and encouraging their learning and development
You are self-aware, understand that actions have consequences and are respectful and non-judgemental in your interactions
You come up with new ideas & understand the need to be sustainable
You prioritise efficiently and make careful, resourceful choices
You communicate clearly & concisely, even during periods of uncertainty, actively listening to other perspectives
You express your own opinions and are willing to accept and contribute to agreed outcomes
Past Achievements
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Proven record in maximising selling
You are successful in recruiting; managing talent and developing team members
You have previous experience in managing employee performance
Experience in collaborating with and leading a team of managers
Additional Information
This is a full-time position offering 39 hours/week in our & OTHER STORIES store in Bristol. Apply by sending in your CV as soon as possible.
Benefits:
We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.
In addition to this and other benefits, our colleagues also receive:
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Generous clothing allowance
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Exciting development opportunities within COS and H&M Group
Inclusion & Diversity
At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people who share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, what we perceive as possible and how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world, therefore all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.
Company Description
Launched in 2013, & OTHER STORIES offers a curated range of shoes, bags, accessories, beauty and ready-to-wear – all equally important for the whole look.
