At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead store operations and inspire a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
- Company: Join Lacoste, a timeless brand at the intersection of fashion and sport.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, commissions, generous discounts, and 28 days annual leave.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and grow your career in an inclusive community.
- Why this job: Be a brand ambassador and make a real impact in a dynamic retail environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in retail management and strong people skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Permanent Contract
Full-time
At least 10 years of experience (Professional)
Education level: no preference
About the role:
At the crossroads of fashion and sport, Lacoste creates and liberates movement. Both universal and timeless, the brand transcends cultures and generations, elevating the crocodile as a rallying sign. An iconic French brand present in nearly 100 countries, Lacoste stands out for its unique know-how in each of its areas of expertise, from garment factory to omnichannel distribution. At Lacoste, elegance goes beyond style. This elegance guides all of its actions and its social and environmental commitments. Working at Lacoste is belonging to a community of 8,500 employees on the move to build the future. Committed to making equal opportunities a reality and to revealing potential, the company brings together talents from all walks of life, embracing their differences.
As a Store Manager you will lead the entire store operation, responsible to ensure the growth of profitable sales through achieving and exceeding financial targets and KPIs. The Store Manager will be a brand ambassador; endorsing the Lacoste behavioral values in order to lead, develop and manage an outstanding team who consistently deliver an exceptional customer experience. They act as a key support for the UK business to promote the brand position and achieve the brand vision - to become a unique premium & sport inspired brand, improving profitability and desirability while respecting the company’s values.
Essential Criteria:
- Experience in leading a retail store from any industry
- Extensive experience in people management in services and/or retail
- Willing to endorse the Lacoste Values to the highest standard
- Able to understand, interpret and communicate internal financial results and KPIs
- Able to use data to drive key decisions and implement new improvement methodologies
Reward and Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive Commissions Scheme
- 28 days annual leave entitlement inclusive of bank holidays
- Up to 65% off Lacoste products
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Uniform Allowance
Desirable Criteria:
- Strong ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Team spirit in failure as in success
- Ability to share skills and know-how
- Passionate, dedicated and hardworking mannerism with ambition to progress
- Sales and Target Drive
- Leadership Skills
Skills:
- Organised
- People skills
- Management and leadership skills
Equal opportunities: At Lacoste, we are committed to making equal opportunities a reality. Inherited from our unique vision of fashion-sport, equal opportunities move us forward and our recruitment methods follow this commitment by focusing on skills and embracing all types of talents. We commit to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where elegance goes beyond style and where each of us is given the chance to fulfill our greatest potential.
Location:
Upper Rose Gallery, Bluewater, United Kingdom
Store Manager in Dartford employer: The Lacoste Group
The Lacoste Group is an exceptional employer in Greater London, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises team development and customer service excellence. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, a rewarding commission scheme, and generous discounts on premium products, all while being part of a brand that values innovation and teamwork. With ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, joining Lacoste means becoming part of a passionate community dedicated to delivering outstanding shopping experiences.
