At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team, drive sales, and deliver exceptional customer experiences in a fishing retail store.
- Company: Join a leading specialist retail business that supports the angling community.
- Benefits: Earn £30,000 - £34,000, enjoy up to 40% staff discount, and develop your career.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Combine your love for fishing with a rewarding management role.
- Qualifications: Experience in retail or hospitality management, strong leadership skills, and a passion for fishing.
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
Are you an experienced Store Manager, Assistant Manager or retail leader with a genuine passion for fishing? We're recruiting for a Store Manager in Reading for a leading specialist retail business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines strong people management and commercial experience with a genuine interest in angling.
You don't necessarily need to have worked in fishing retail before. We're also open to experienced Assistant Managers ready to take their next step, or strong hospitality managers looking to move into retail, provided you have the leadership skills, customer focus and passion for fishing we're looking for.
What's On Offer?
- £30,000 - £34,000 salary depending on experience
- Up to 40% staff discount
- The opportunity to combine your career with your passion for fishing
- A role with a specialist business that genuinely understands and supports the angling community
- Opportunity to develop your retail management career
The Role
As Store Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the store, leading and developing a team while driving sales, customer service and commercial performance.
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading, coaching and developing a team to deliver excellent customer service
- Taking ownership of store sales, KPIs and commercial performance
- Motivating your team to achieve and exceed sales targets
- Delivering an exceptional customer experience through expert advice and service
- Managing rotas, stock, administration, compliance and health & safety
- Maintaining high standards across the store, including merchandising and presentation
- Managing performance, training and development within the team
- Building strong relationships with customers and developing repeat business
- Handling customer and colleague issues confidently and professionally
- Working closely with the wider management team to achieve business objectives
About You
We're looking for a people-focused and commercially minded manager who enjoys leading from the front.
You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or similar
- Strong people management and leadership skills
- Experience working towards sales targets and KPIs
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- A confident and organised approach to running a busy store
- A genuine passion for fishing or angling, with a good understanding of fishing products and equipment
- The enthusiasm to share your knowledge and passion with customers
Don't have retail management experience but are an experienced hospitality manager looking for a change? We'd still like to hear from you. Equally, if you're an Assistant Manager who is ready to step up into your first Store Manager role and you're passionate about fishing, this could be a great opportunity.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Retail Manager, Store Manager, Assistant Manager or hospitality manager who also happens to be passionate about fishing and angling, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.
Store Manager in Earley employer: Zachary Daniels
Zachary Daniels is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Greater London where innovation and creativity thrive. As the Head of Buying & Growth Strategy, you will enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a rapidly expanding consumer business.
