Store Manager

  • Zachary Daniels Recruitment
  • Portsmouth, Hampshire
  • May 29, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

Store Manager New Store Opening Gunwharf Quays Up to 34,000 + Bonus

Store Manager Opportunity

Are you an experienced Store Manager, Retail Manager or Branch Manager looking for your next challenge in premium lifestyle retail?

We're recruiting a Store Manager to lead an exciting brand new store opening at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a store from day one, build your own team and shape the customer experience for a well established premium lifestyle brand.

This is a hands on Store Manager role where you will lead from the front, drive commercial performance and create a high performing, customer focused store from the ground up.

What's in it for you?

  • Salary up to 34,000 plus bonus

  • Staff clothing allowance

  • Generous staff discount

  • Additional employee benefits

  • Opportunity to build and develop your own team

  • Be part of a brand new store opening

  • Career progression within a growing premium retailer

  • Strong, supportive leadership structure

The Store Manager Role

As Store Manager, you will have full responsibility for the performance of the Gunwharf Quays store. You will lead, coach and develop your team while ensuring excellent standards across sales, service and operations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading, motivating and developing a high performing retail team

  • Driving sales performance and delivering KPI targets

  • Creating an exceptional customer experience

  • Managing daily store operations including stock, delivery and merchandising

  • Recruiting, onboarding and developing new team members

  • Maintaining strong visual merchandising and brand standards

  • Monitoring performance and identifying commercial opportunities

  • Building strong relationships with customers and the local community

  • Leading from the front and setting the tone for store performance

About You

To be successful in this Store Manager role, you will bring:

  • Previous experience as a Store Manager, Retail Manager or Branch Manager

  • A proven track record of delivering sales and KPI results

  • Experience coaching, developing and motivating retail teams

  • Strong commercial awareness and decision making ability

  • A hands on leadership style with the ability to lead from the shop floor

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Experience within fashion, lifestyle, outdoor, sports or premium retail environments

We are looking for a Store Manager who thrives in a fast paced environment, enjoys building teams from the ground up and takes pride in delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Why Apply?

This is a standout opportunity to launch a brand new store in a key retail destination.

You will have the chance to take ownership from day one, build a team around you and make a real impact within a growing premium lifestyle business.

If you're an ambitious Store Manager looking for your next step in Gunwharf Quays, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today.

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