Temporary Store Manager in Lisburn

Lead. Inspire. Grow. Are you a passionate retail leader who thrives on motivating teams, delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving commercial success? Argento, one of the UK and Ireland's leading fashion jewellery retailers, is looking for an ambitious and customer-focusedTemporary Store Managerto lead ourKennedy Centrestorefor a period of maternity cover. Founded in Belfast in 1997, Argento has grown to over 25 stores across the UK and Ireland, alongside a successful online business delivering worldwide. We are proud to offer customers an exciting collection of jewellery and watches from globally recognised brands includingPandora, Swarovski, Nomination and Olivia Burton, alongside our own exclusive brandsArgento, Storie, Karma, August Woods and Over & Over. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced retail manager, or an ambitious Assistant Manager ready to take the next step in their career. The Role Position:Temporary Store Manager Location:Argento Kennedy Centre, Unit 49 Kennedy Centre, Belfast, BT11 9AE Contract:Temporary, Fixed Term Contract, 12 months, Full-Time (40 hours per week) The role includes a flexible shift pattern across daytime,eveningsand weekends. Reward Package Salary:£30,576.00perannum Bonus:Achievable monthly performance bonus Benefits ?Generous employee discount after successful completion of probation ?Monthly bonus scheme ?NEST Pension Scheme ?Comprehensive training and development programmes ?Brand-specific product training ?Regular staff incentives and competitions ?Career progression opportunities within a growing business About the Role AsTemporaryStore Manager,you'llbe the driving force behind the success of your store. Reporting to the Area Manager,you'lllead from the front, creating an inspiring environment where colleagues feel motivated, customers feel valued and commercial targets are consistently achieved. You'llbe responsible fordeveloping a high-performing team, delivering exceptional customerserviceand ensuring operational excellence across all areas of the business. As part of your role, you will also become a keyholder and receive training in ear piercing, one of our most popular in-store services. What You'll Be Doing Leading Your Team Inspire,motivateand develop a high-performing team Create a positive culture focused on performance and customer service Coach colleagues to maximise their potential and support succession planning Recruit, onboard andretaintalented team members Driving Sales & Service Lead the team to achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs Deliver an exceptional customer experience at every opportunity Identifyopportunities to increase sales, customerloyaltyand store performance Set the standard for outstanding Argento customer service Managing Store Operations Oversee all day-to-day store operations Manage rotas,payrolland staffing levels in line with budgets Complete cash handling, banking and keyholder responsibilities Plan stock takes, sales launches and seasonal activity Ensure compliance with all company policies,proceduresand health & safety requirements Commercial Excellence Analyse store performance andidentifygrowth opportunities Manage costs and profitability effectively Deliver visual merchandising standards that inspire customers and maximise sales Protect company assets through strong stock control and security practices What We're Looking For We'relooking for a confident leader who is passionate about retail,peopleand delivering results. Essential Skills & Experience ?Minimum 2 years' experience managing a high-volume retail store ?Proven success leading,coachingand developing teams ?Strong commercial awareness and experience working in a KPI-driven environment ?Experience recruiting,onboardingand training colleagues ?Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ?Strong organisational and planning abilities ?Experience managing payroll,rotasand store budgets ?Understanding of profit and loss performance ?Confident using POS systems, MicrosoftOfficeand retail technology ?Passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences ?Positive,proactiveand professional approach You'll Also Be A natural people leader Commercially minded and results driven Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership Passionate about developing others Enthusiastic about jewellery, fashion and creating memorable customer experiences Why Join Argento? At Argento, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our teams, celebratesuccessand create opportunities for career growth across our stores and Head Office functions. Ifyou'relooking for a role where you can make an impact, lead a successful team and develop your retail management career with a growing business,we'dlove to hear from you. How to Apply Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria to:?? Please include your availability for daytime shifts within your application. Closing Date: Wednesday, 16thSeptember 2026 at 1200 PM Applications received after the closing date may not be considered. Skills: Retail Management communication skills. TPBN1_NI