We’re looking for a flexible and customer-focused Store Manager Designate to support our stores across the region. This is a key leadership role where you’ll work alongside store management teams to drive success, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and develop talent. If you’re passionate about retail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
About The Role
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week, working on a 5 out of 7 day rota
Region: Hampshire & Berkshire
As Store Manager Designate, you’ll play a vital role in supporting multiple stores in the above region, helping to deliver business plans, drive KPIs, and ensure operational excellence. You’ll lead by example, create a positive and solution-focused environment, and make sure every interaction reflects our values: customer first, innovative, knowledgeable, honest, committed, and courageous.
Hours: Full-time
Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week, working on a 5 out of 7 day rota
Region: Hampshire & Berkshire
As Store Manager Designate, you’ll play a vital role in supporting multiple stores in the above region, helping to deliver business plans, drive KPIs, and ensure operational excellence. You’ll lead by example, create a positive and solution-focused environment, and make sure every interaction reflects our values: customer first, innovative, knowledgeable, honest, committed, and courageous.
Key responsibilities include:
Working with Store Managers to deliver business plans focused on growth and commercial success
Assisting in driving KPI results across stores and engaging teams in achieving performance goals
Supporting stock control, seasonal promotions, and merchandising to maximise sales opportunities
Coaching and developing colleagues to build strong succession plans for the future
Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training to maintain compliance and nurture talent
Helping organise daily operations and manage store security
Ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and company procedures
Working with Store Managers to deliver business plans focused on growth and commercial success
Assisting in driving KPI results across stores and engaging teams in achieving performance goals
Supporting stock control, seasonal promotions, and merchandising to maximise sales opportunities
Coaching and developing colleagues to build strong succession plans for the future
Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training to maintain compliance and nurture talent
Helping organise daily operations and manage store security
Ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and company procedures
About You
At least 2 years’ proven management experience within a comparable retail role
Proven track record of delivering sales targets and managing budgets
Strong understanding of retail operations, including sales, stock control, and customer service
Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
Strong commercial awareness, including analysing sales trends and identifying growth opportunities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead, motivate, and engage colleagues
Flexible and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous improvement and team development
A natural leader with a customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering outstanding service
Current driving licence and willingness to travel across the region
Proven track record of delivering sales targets and managing budgets
Strong understanding of retail operations, including sales, stock control, and customer service
Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
Strong commercial awareness, including analysing sales trends and identifying growth opportunities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead, motivate, and engage colleagues
Flexible and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous improvement and team development
A natural leader with a customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering outstanding service
Current driving licence and willingness to travel across the region
What We Offer
📈 Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
🛍️ Up to 25% colleague discount in store
🚗 Free parking on site
🌴 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
📚 Excellent training and development opportunities
🪜 Plenty of career progression opportunities
👨 👩 👧 👦 Life Assurance
🗣️ Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
🎁 Comprehensive colleague benefits
🚼 Enhanced Family Leave Policies
We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
🛍️ Up to 25% colleague discount in store
🚗 Free parking on site
🌴 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
📚 Excellent training and development opportunities
🪜 Plenty of career progression opportunities
👨 👩 👧 👦 Life Assurance
🗣️ Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
🎁 Comprehensive colleague benefits
🚼 Enhanced Family Leave Policies
We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Contact Details:
Mole Valley Farmers Limited Recruitment Team
