Store Manager – Dartford £33,000 – £35,000 + Package

Exciting Leadership Opportunity with a Growing National Retailer

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Are you an experienced retail leader looking for a role that offers genuine autonomy, career progression, and the opportunity to make a real impact? We are recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and rapidly expanding discount FMCG retailer that is investing heavily in its store network, with multiple new store openings planned across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Store Manager to take full ownership of a busy retail operation while developing their career within a business that actively promotes from within and rewards success.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established national retailer with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional value and a wide-ranging product offering to communities across the UK. As part of an ambitious growth strategy, the business is continuing to expand its footprint through new store openings and investment in existing locations.

They are seeking commercially minded Store Managers who thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoy leading teams to achieve outstanding results.

This is not a role where decisions are made for you. The successful candidate will be empowered to run their store as their own business, making key operational and commercial decisions that directly influence performance, customer experience, and profitability.

The Role

As Store Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the store. You will lead from the front, inspire your team, and create a culture focused on customer service, operational excellence, and commercial success.

You will be trusted to make decisions, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement strategies that drive sales and maximise profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for store performance, sales, and profitability.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing store team.
• Deliver exceptional customer service standards at all times.
• Manage recruitment, training, coaching, and succession planning.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators to drive improvements.
• Ensure excellent stock control, merchandising, and availability.
• Maintain high standards of store presentation and compliance.
• Manage labour costs and scheduling effectively.
• Drive local initiatives to increase footfall and sales performance.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Build a positive and engaged working environment that encourages accountability and teamwork.

What We’re Looking For

We are interested in speaking with experienced retail managers who have a proven track record of delivering results within a fast-paced environment.

Ideal Experience

• Previous experience as a Store Manager, Branch Manager, Retail Manager, General Manager, or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence store profitability.
• Experience managing l teams within retail, FMCG, discount retail, convenience, supermarket, DIY, Hospitality or similar sectors.
• Excellent people management and leadership skills.
• A hands-on management style with a willingness to lead by example.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.
• Passion for developing teams and future leaders.

Why Join?

This opportunity offers far more than just managing a store.

Genuine Autonomy

You’ll be trusted to make decisions, take ownership of your business area, and implement ideas that drive performance.

Growing Business

Joining during a period of sustained growth means you’ll be part of an exciting journey. New stores, increased investment, and continued expansion create opportunities that are rarely available within more mature retail organisations.

Package

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Staff discount
• Company benefits package
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine opportunities for career advancement
• Long-term job security within a growing national retailer

Apply Today

If you are an experienced retail leader seeking a new challenge with a growing organisation that offers autonomy, recognition, and outstanding career progression prospects, we’d love to hear from you