Retail Sales Manager in West Thurrock

Zachary Daniels is proud to be recruiting for a Retail Sales Manager for a fast-paced and fashion-forward retail business based at Lakeside. This is a great opportunity for a commercially driven retail manager who has a strong eye for Visual Merchandising (VM) and understands how store presentation, product placement and customer experience can directly influence sales.

We're looking for someone who can lead from the front - driving sales, KPIs and team performance, while taking real ownership of the visual standards and commercial presentation of the store. You don't need to be a dedicated VM to be successful in this role. We're particularly interested in Retail Managers, Store Managers, Assistant Managers, Floor Managers and Department Managers who have a genuine passion for VM and a strong understanding of how to make a store commercially impactful.

What You'll Get

• Salary up to £31,000
• Staff discount
• Online healthcare services
• Pension
• Holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Opportunity to develop within a fast-paced fashion retail environment

The Role

As Retail Sales Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching and inspiring the store team to deliver sales, KPI and customer service targets
• Taking ownership of the store's Visual Merchandising and commercial presentation
• Ensuring VM guidelines are implemented effectively while using your own commercial judgement to maximise sales
• Creating an inspiring and engaging customer journey through product placement, styling, layout and presentation
• Driving sales and analysing KPIs to identify opportunities and improve performance
• Maintaining consistently high standards across VM, product, operations and customer experience
• Leading by example on the shop floor and creating a high-energy, customer-focused environment
• Coaching and developing your team through regular one-to-ones, feedback and performance management
• Supporting succession planning and developing future talent
• Managing day-to-day retail operations, stock and product availability
• Working commercially with your team to maximise opportunities across the store
• Ensuring the store consistently reflects the brand's image and standards

About You

We're looking for a Retail Manager with a strong commercial mindset and a genuine passion for Visual Merchandising. You could currently be working as a:

• Store Manager
• Assistant Store Manager
• Floor Manager
• Department Manager
• Sales Manager
• Visual Manager / Visual Merchandising Manager

You'll ideally have:

• 2-3+ years' retail management experience
• Strong experience within fashion, clothing, footwear, accessories or another visually led retail environment
• A proven track record of delivering against sales targets and KPIs
• A strong understanding of Visual Merchandising and commercial store presentation
• A natural eye for detail, styling, product placement and store standards
• Experience coaching and developing a retail team
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to turn VM opportunities into sales
• Experience managing a store or department with £500k+ turnover would be advantageous
• The confidence to be hands-on, visible and influential on the shop floor
• Energy, pace and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving retail environment

The Opportunity

This is an ideal role for a Retail Manager who loves the commercial side of retail but also has a real passion for VM. If you're someone who walks into a store and immediately spots opportunities to improve the layout, product presentation, customer journey and commercial impact, this could be a great next step.