Store Leader in Carlisle

Join to apply for the Store Leader role at River Island. We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.

Department: Store Management

Location: Carlisle

What We Are Looking For

• Drive sales & maximise profit: You will be responsible for identifying opportunities to increase your store’s contribution. From ensuring you implement company layout to a high standard to analysing your reports, you will be accountable for the success of your branch.
• Connect with our customers: You will ensure every customer receives a world class shopping experience in your store! Leading by example, you will motivate your team to give genuine service to our customers & encourage them to maximise opportunities to up sell across all areas of the store.
• Recruit & retain the best talent: You will be passionate about your team & will be responsible for their career development. You will recruit the best team for your store & will invest your time to train & coach them, driving succession through your branch, creating future managers for the business.
• Control costs & manage loss prevention: You will drive productivity of your team by effectively managing your payroll, having the right people in the right place at the right time. You will ensure your team protects profit by deterring theft through service. You will be responsible for ensuring your store is operationally sound with effective stock management controls in place.
• Have a proven track record: Managing store KPI’s including sales, payroll, controllable costs, stock loss and service.
• Be a great communicator: Across all levels.
• Have great leadership skills: Be passionate about delivering a world class experience to our customers.
• Have previous experience: At Store Manager level or be an experienced Deputy Manager looking for your next step up.

This Is For You

• Discount: Generous 50% staff discount & uniform allowance.
• RI Rewards: Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more.
• Island culture: Stores fitted with Kindness Cupboards to support Islanders with basic food & hygiene products if needed.
• Family Hub: Support for all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment.
• Giver Island: Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and matched funding.
• Opportunities: Progression focus throughout Retail & Head Office.
• Pension: A contributory private pension scheme.
• Holiday: 28 days (UK) 30 days (ROI) paid holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays.

Keeping You Safe

At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values - including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.

Every Islander Counts

Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.