Job Description
Store Manager - Large Format Site (Self-Storage / Retail)
Location: Southampton
Salary: Up to £37,500 plus 6-monthly bonus
Hours: 45 hours per week (weekend and lone working required)
We are recruiting an experienced and commercially driven Store Manager to take full accountability for one of our client's largest and most complex sites in Southampton. This is a senior operational role requiring a hands-on, forward-thinking leader who is comfortable managing high revenue, operational challenges, and a developing team.
This role would suit a seasoned manager from the self-storage sector or large format retail who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in running a safe, compliant and profitable operation.
Store Manager - The Role:
You will have full responsibility for the performance of the store, including sales, people, compliance and financial results. The site is large and busy, and requires a manager who can anticipate issues, resolve problems quickly, and lead from the front.
Key responsibilities include:
- Full P&L accountability, including revenue, costs and profitability
- Driving sales performance through consultative selling and KPI management
- Leading, coaching and developing a small on-site team with strong future potential
- Ensuring high standards of health & safety, compliance and operational excellence
- Managing a complex site with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Maintaining strong customer experience and service standards
- Working weekends and lone working as required by the rota
Store Manager - About You:
- Proven experience as a Store Manager, General Manager or similar
- Background in large format retail
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing sales targets and revenue
- Confident managing KPIs, compliance and risk
- A hands-on leader with excellent problem-solving skills
- Passionate about people development and building high-performing teams
- Resilient, motivated and comfortable in demanding operational environments
- Full UK driving licence
Store Manager - Additional Requirements:
- Initial training will take place in London and Surrey
- Candidates must be open to regular travel and staying away from home during the training period
Store Manager - What's on Offer:
- Salary up to £37,500
- 6-monthly bonus scheme
- High-autonomy role with genuine ownership and accountability
- Opportunity to manage a flagship, high-revenue site
If you are a seasoned manager with a commercial mind and like a challenge, this could be the role for you. Please click 'Apply' today and you will receive a call back within 48 hours.
We look forward to hearing from you!
