Bureau Manager/ Retail Manager

Role : Head of Retail Expansion Contract Type: Full Time, working 37.5 hours per day, 5 days per week Location: Hybrid, working 3 days a week in our offices based in Old Street, London Nothing is clearer to us than the belief that every woman should include strength training in her life to enhance both physical and mental well-being. It\’s about building strong bodies and even stronger minds, asserting their right to take up space in the gym, and allowing the spotlight to shine bright on their progress. To us, strength training represents a determined, goal-oriented mindset and an unwavering work ethic. These are the pillars that form the foundation of Oner Active. We are on a mission to unite and empower women to be the strongest version of themselves through strength training. We want to inspire women to take centre stage in the gym by promoting strength training, which underpins all movement and sport, as a healthy foundation in life. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and work from anywhere up to 4 weeks a year ~5% employer match salary sacrifice pension scheme ~ Generous Oner Active discount plus regular office sample sales ~ Private Healthcare with Vitality including optical and dental ~ Monthly wellness allowance and team workout classes ~ Healthy office snacks and fruit (plus a chocolate cupboard for a sweet treat for the balance) ~ Dog friendly office You are a strategic and visionary retail leader with a passion for crafting premium customer experiences in the physical retail space. With a sharp eye for detail, strong commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of how to bring a brand to life in the real world, you thrive in fast-paced environments and love building exceptional teams. Global Retail Expansion: Spearhead Oner Active\’s physical retail strategy, from concept to execution, with a focus on scalability and brand impact Store Launch Execution: Oversee the end-to-end process of launching new stores, from initial planning through to grand opening, ensuring excellence at every stage Project Management: Lead external agencies and contractors including architects and build teams, managing timelines, budgets, and execution with precision Retail Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and inspire in-store teams, ensuring they deliver exceptional customer experiences and achieve sales targets Sales & Performance: Set KPIs, monitor performance, and continuously optimise operations to drive profitability and elevate the in-store customer journey Partner with brand, operations, and product teams to ensure each store reflects Oner Active\’s identity and community values A minimum of 10 years of experience leading retail teams and executing store openings at scale Demonstrated success managing large-scale retail budgets and staying on time and under cost Strong project management skills and the ability to align cross-functional stakeholders and external partners A network of trusted real estate agents, contractors, and premium design firms. Expertise across all areas of retail operations, including staffing, inventory, merchandising, and customer experience High proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for strategic planning and reporting A sharp strategic mind with the ability to align retail initiatives with broader business goals A genuine passion for fitness or active living, with a deep understanding of the performance-driven consumer A flair for premium brand expression and sensitivity to visual storytelling and in-store design A strong point of view on leading retail concepts and immersive in-store experiences An interest in cultural and design trends beyond retail—drawing inspiration from art, architecture, and global fashion hubs like Paris, Milan, New York, and London Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion At Oner Active it\’s about embracing diversity and empowering every individual to reach their full potential. Employment type Full-time Job function Sales and Business Development Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Retail” roles. Store Manager – Central London (NEW FLAGSHIP STORE OPENING) Branch Manager, Steve Madden, Westfield White City Assistant Store Manager – London Harrods Flagship Store Director – London Oxford Street (40 hours) Supervisor – Central London Flagship 30 Hrs (NEW STORE OPENING) Assistant Store Manager (M/F) – Opening in London (Sloane) October 2025 – CDI full time Assistant Store Manager – Central London (NEW FLAGSHIP STORE OPENING) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #