Store Manager. Job in London LilyLifestyle Jobs

Location: Central London

Salary: Competitive

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

About GANT

GANT stands as an emblem of American Sportswear, symbolising timeless style and innovation across 70+ global markets. As a company, we blend heritage with contemporary flair, crafting apparel for the bold, the curious, and the imaginative. Our brand represents more than fashion; it’s a tradition of excellence and authenticity. As an employer, we foster a culture of continuous learning and creativity, inviting high performers to join our diverse team of innovators. At GANT, we're not just shaping the future of fashion; we're redefining what it means to dress with purpose and passion.

About the role

• Act as a role model to strengthen Gant’s customer service guidelines to the team and ensure top‑class service.
• Achieve sales targets and related KPIs and meet goals for the store.
• Recruit, train and develop team members, ensuring individuals have a clear understanding of Gant’s goals and objectives.
• Lead and motivate the team each day.
• Ensure constant team development through our learning platform, Gant Academy.
• Ensure the store’s visual presentations and merchandising meets company standards.
• Ensure everyone on the team is up-to‑date with brand guidelines initiatives, the product assortment and features, and sustainability targets.
• Drive store operations, such as the store environment and staff administration, and make sure retail policies and procedures are in line with company standards.
• You will report to the Head of Retail.

Profile

• Genuine interest in people both as customers and as colleagues.
• Driven by sales and performance (2-3 years working with KPIs).
• At least 3 years in management roles in retail apparel industry with experience of:
• Coaching and developing teams;
• Planning and time management to drive daily operations;
• Sales and customer service;
• Recruitment and selection processes;
• 1-2 years in Outlet / Full price stores.
• Positive attitude and an ability to enjoy a fast‑paced environment.
• Passion for fashion and lifestyle concepts.
• Strong communication skills, fluent in English and preferably more languages.
• Good Microsoft Office package skills.

Right to work in the UK

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without GANT sponsorship.

Store Manager Benefits

• Clothing Allowance
• 50% discount including sale items, 25% in outlets
• Pension
• Life insurance (Death in Service)
• Childcare vouchers
• Holidays 25 days plus Bank Holidays (Pro‑rated for Part timers)
• Extra Day off for your Birthday
• 2 paid days off to do voluntary work
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Enhanced Paternity Pay
• Bonus scheme
• My Gant Rewards Programme, which gives you fantastic savings with cashback and discounts with hundreds of retailers and services
• Individual awards for customer service praise or job well done
• In store promotion prizes
• Annual pay review
• Company paid sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Further Education Programme
• Continuous Learning and Development
• Refer a Friend Scheme