Store Manager

Westgate Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Oxford seeks an experienced Retail Manager to oversee store performance and enhance customer experience. The role requires strong leadership, exceptional customer service, and the ability to utilize sales data for operational excellence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, effective team development skills, and a passion for creating a positive environment. Join this dynamic team to drive success and make a significant impact on store operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail management and customer service.
• Strong knowledge in data analytics and performance insights.
• Ability to create visually appealing merchandise displays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate retail team for high performance.
• Ensure exceptional in-store customer experience.
• Utilize sales data to inform decision-making.

Skills

Retail operations expertise

Customer service skills

Data analytics

Visual merchandising

Job description

Purpose of the Role

You are an experienced commercial and customer focused Retail Manager, leading all aspects of store performance. You will continually guide and motivate, ensuring all colleagues are equipped and committed to deliver performance through a consistent customer journey, creating an environment to succeed. An ambassador for the Brand, an expert in product, systems, and processes, you will have an entrepreneurial approach and will possess an impressive record of business development and excellent people skills. You will deliver a high level of operational efficiency and commercially drive the business forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for the store performance, you showcase an outstanding in-store customer experience by putting the customer at the forefront of all you do, embedding the Moss Essential Steps of Service as the standard, actively greeting, listening, and confidently offering individual bespoke advice, selling in a professional and passionate way.
• You exhibit excellent floor presence, always leading by example, overseeing a high level of service & operational delivery within a positive and upbeat store environment.
• You drive high productivity by creating and role-modelling an environment where the team strives to achieve and exceed one transaction per hour.
• Lead and develop the team through regular, documented coaching and feedback, focusing on personal development and KPI achievement, to cultivate a high-performance culture.
• You have strong product knowledge for all our services: Hire, Custom Made, Retail, Alterations, Ship from Store and can proactively use this towards tailoring the customer experience, delivering operational best practice.
• Utilise sales and customer data to inform and guide your interactions, ensuring every decision enhances our collective success and customer satisfaction.
• You continually maintain and participate in an environment of management review: discussing, analysing, agreeing, and implementing plans for all commercial & operational initiatives.
• Follow all People processes that support the colleague lifecycle from recruitment, onboarding, training, employee relations, and absence management in collaboration with People Team, developing your Deputy Manager.
• You are a key player within the Area and actively supports the Area Manager.
• Oversee key seasonal cycles to align process with market demands, ensuring operational responsiveness and continuity.
• You will ensure the management of deliveries and stock handling in a timely manner, adhering to all stock control procedures to minimise stock loss and out of stocks.
• Deliver and maintain the highest possible level of Visual Merchandising standards, both sartorial & commercial, you recognise this as integral to the Customer experience.

About you

• Reflects the aesthetic of Moss through personal style and presentation.
• Committed to continuous self-improvement, efficient time management, multi-tasking, and resilience in adapting to challenges.
• Possesses high emotional intelligence that fosters inspiration and guidance, alongside strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Consistently embodies Moss's core values and behavioural competencies in daily responsibilities and interactions.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Experienced in retail operations and customer service, knowledgeable in global fashion trends and inclusive tailoring.
• Knowledge in data analytics, leveraging sales and performance insights to drive store success, improve customer experiences, and support continuous excellence.
• Experienced in creating diverse and brand-aligned visual displays.
• Understanding of retail business growth strategies.