At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily operations and drive sales in a trendy Oxford boutique.
- Company: Distinctive British lifestyle brand with a focus on culture and values.
- Benefits: 20 days annual leave, bank holidays, and opportunities for team development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values integrity, drive, and positive mindset.
- Why this job: Be a key player in a vibrant retail environment and shape a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: Retail leadership experience and a passion for exceptional customer service.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
OBM Consultancy is supporting a distinctive British contemporary lifestyle brand in the exclusive search for a Store Manager to lead its Oxford boutique.
The Store Manager will have full accountability for the boutique's daily operations, commercial performance and team development. The role requires a hands-on retail leader who can maximise sales and profitability while delivering exceptional customer service, visual presentation and operational standards. The successful candidate will also act as a true ambassador for the brand's culture and values, developing the team to consistently deliver the same high standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of the boutique and all operational functions.
- Deliver sales, payroll, stock-management and profitability targets.
- Manage operational costs within agreed budgets.
- Ensure an exceptional customer experience through personal leadership and team development.
- Maintain the highest visual merchandising and brand-presentation standards.
- Manage stock commercially to balance strong sales performance with an inspiring boutique environment.
- Provide detailed feedback to relevant head-office teams regarding stock performance and client demand.
- Maintain an efficient, secure and well-organised back-of-house operation.
- Recruit, train, coach and develop a high-performing team.
- Create succession opportunities through continuous coaching and development.
- Ensure a safe and healthy working environment, with strong attention to risk assessment and housekeeping.
- Work closely with key head-office functions to support store performance.
- Represent the brand’s culture and values through consistently professional behaviour and presentation.
Personal Qualities
- Honest communication: Communicates clearly, constructively and respectfully while taking accountability.
- Integrity: Demonstrates strong ethical principles and sound judgement.
- Drive: Shows determination to achieve results and continuously improve performance.
- Positive mindset: Approaches challenges with energy, resilience and a solution-focused attitude.
- Commitment to quality: Maintains exceptional attention to detail and high standards.
- Supportive leadership: Challenges, encourages and celebrates the success of others.
20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
Store Manager in Oxford employer: OBM CONSULTANCY
OBM Consultancy offers an exceptional opportunity for a Store Manager in the vibrant city of Oxford, where you will lead a boutique that embodies a distinctive British contemporary lifestyle brand. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, you will enjoy benefits such as 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, while being part of a team that values integrity, drive, and commitment to quality. This role not only allows you to maximise sales and profitability but also empowers you to cultivate a high-performing team in a dynamic retail environment.
