Store Manager, Bristol

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

• 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 and enjoy multitasking.
• You like to grow and develop yourself and others.

Behaviours

• You build a well‑functioning team and 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 and understand the need to be sustainable.
• You prioritise efficiently and make careful, resourceful choices.
• You communicate clearly and 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

• Proven record in maximising selling.
• Successful in recruiting, managing talent and developing team members.
• Previous experience in managing employee performance.
• Collaboration with and leadership of a team of managers.

Benefits

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All employees receive a 25% staff discount, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition, all employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program (HIP). Our colleagues also receive a generous clothing allowance and 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.

Position Details

Full‑time position offering 39 hours/week.