Store Manager

Next plc; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Aberdeen City is seeking a Store Manager to lead their team at Victoria's Secret. The role involves coaching and motivating staff, ensuring excellent customer service, and managing store operations to meet sales goals. Ideal candidates will have a passion for retail, strong leadership skills, and the ability to foster relationships. This position offers competitive benefits including discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25% off store products

Exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers

Access to financial and health services

Learning and development opportunities

Pension contributions and life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a store manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead teams and implement company strategy effectively.
• Strong customer service orientation with a passion for retail.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and inspire your team to achieve targets.
• Ensure high visual standards and engagement with customers.
• Manage store KPI performance and financial responsibilities.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales target management

Customer service

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Job description

About the role

As a Store Manager at Victoria’s Secret you’ll take ownership of the success of your store, inspiring your team to achieve their targets and create the very best customer experience everyday.

Job Description

What’s in (your) store for you…

• Lead from the heart - You’ll train, coach and inspire your team, setting them up for success and developing them to be stars of the future
• Be a role model - You’ll motivate and engage your team to bring to life the brand values everyday, always promoting an inclusive and positive working atmosphere which is underpinned with celebrating success
• Have your mind on the customer - You’ll be a friendly face to every customer you meet, always putting their needs first and planning ways you can personalise and maximise the customer experience in store and ensuring your team does the same
• Hands on operations - You’ll own your P&L and lead on key KPIs across the store, always with a focus on profitability and controllable costs (think hiring, rotas, payroll, customer success, stock control) which help maximise sales and profitability
• An eye for visuals - our brand visual standards are high (of course), but with the support of our Visual Team you will be accomplished in their execution, and you’ll ensure your team are too
• Open eyes and ears - Your vision and passion for our products will help the business grow and change for the better. You’ll cultivate a platform for active listening with your team and sharing ideas with your wider store partners. Everyone has great ideas, tell us, what are they? Your voice will count
• Your feet on the ground - Your store is your specialty and to keep it up to date and safe you will keep it compliant. You’ll own product launches, floor set changes, store audits and stock counts, H&S policies, and make sure everything is in place to keep you and your team efficient and safe

About You

• A wealth of experience -
  • With your previous store manager experience in a fast paced store(s) you can demonstrate a record of managing and exceeding sales targets and KPIs
  • You can demonstrate a strong understanding of how to lead and deliver a company strategy, with the ability to implement objectives in your store that drive strong performance and results
• Passion for retail - You have a passion for all things retail whether it be front or back of house, ultimately creating a unique experience for each customer is your favourite thing to do
• Lead with purpose - You lead with purpose, engaging and developing your team to have a shared enthusiasm for the brand and the experience we create
• Relationships that count - You are keen to be part of the business and want to develop valued relationships with our customers, your team and wider business teams
• Embrace change - Your mind thrives on change, especially when it poses a challenge, your favourite thing to do is multitask, problem solve and collaborate with others to get things done
• Creative flair - People describe you as approachable and resourceful with a creative side when it comes to engaging teams with training, local incentives and global initiatives

About Us

We are the specialist retailer of fashion-inspired signature lingerie, sleepwear, athleisure and swim, as well as award-winning prestige fragrances and body care. Our associates are the core of our business and by bringing our brand values to life they create lifelong relationships with our customers and inspire a happy, healthy and inclusive workplace where we cherish our diversity.

While our job adverts outline ideal skills and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Victoria’s Secret and you can demonstrate an alignment with core parts of the role and our values, we would encourage you to apply.

If you are looking to become part of a fun and dynamic team then apply today and become part of one of the most iconic brands in the world!

About The Team

Being part of a great brand isn’t the only thing we have on offer, you’ll also get access to:

• 25% off a huge selection of Victoria's Secret, Next, Gap in store
• Amazing deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Reward Gateway
• Incentives and competitions with amazing prizes that run all year round
• Access to free financial, health and wellbeing services including 24/7 digital GP
• Learning and development opportunities and support with upskilling core skills through on the job training
• Core benefits such as pension contributions and life assurance

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line).