Store Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
JOB TITLE: Store Manager
LOCATION: Metrocentre, Newcastle
CONTRACT: Permanent
HOURS: 37.5 Hours per week
SHIFT PATTERN: 5 Days over 7
PAY RATE: from £24,448 to £32,000
ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
We have an amazing opportunities to join our Apricot family in one of our retail stores!
We are looking for a knowledgeable Retail Store Manager looking to make their next step within fashion retail. Working within the store senior team, you will possess strong product knowledge, provide excellent customer service, and have great attention to detail.
What we desire from our team
- Store Management experience
- Responsible for health and safety in store
- HR and recruitment
- Creating staff rotas
- Responsible for ensuring that staffing levels in store are adequate to meet the company’s operational Responsible for staff training
- Management of day to day tasks of the store
- Driving forward sales
- Completing and submitting all necessary paperwork to the Support Office
- Actively encourage standards of excellence in customer service
- Lead well by example, driving sales and KPI performance
- Managing store performance and taking action where needed
- Motivating, mentoring, and senior associates
- Making sure your store looks great, in line with the brand’s visual merchandising guidelines
How we imagine you
- Customer service focused
- Interested in fashion
- Flexible & adaptable
- Team player
- Strong management experience
- Recruitment experience
- Motivated
- Keen to learn new skills
- Multi-tasker
Benefits
- Company pension
- 50% off employee discount
- Casual dress
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £24,448.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gateshead: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Store management: 2 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Store Manager roles across Apricot's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,448 - £24,448 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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