Store Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you a Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Trading Manager or Deputy Manager who thrives in a fast paced environment? Are you passionate about leading and developing your team? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge where you have the freedom to drive sales growth in a FTSE 100 growing retailer? Well, look no further . . . we have a fantastic opportunity to join our Lakeside Retail Park store team in Thurrock, Essex as a Store Manager!
With over 700 Stores across the UK and an exciting new store opening plan scheduled for 2023, we’re growing at an outstanding rate. We’re committed to developing our people and providing opportunities to everyone at all levels. Succession remains at the heart of what we do... 75% of our retail managers are home grown! Our growth is phenomenal and our commitment to internal succession is something we're extremely proud of.
We are recruiting Store Managers that are passionate about maximising sales growth opportunities, looking after their people and leading from the front – all whilst having fun! As a team player who spends your time out there with your team, you’ll set the pace, drive commerciality, and showcase a great customer service experience for our customers. You’ll be passionate about recruiting and developing your team to succeed - supporting and training them to ensure they reach their full potential. You’ll love running your store as if it’s your own business and will be given the freedom to think for yourself!
To be successful, you’ll be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of managing a big box, fast paced, high turnover retail store
- A proven track record of successfully delivering KPI’s
- Commerciality & the ability to deliver excellent store standards
- A passion for recruiting, training, and leading a large diverse team
- Taking accountability for driving what good looks like and how to achieve this
You can expect:
- Job stability and ongoing career progression
- Amazing on the job training and internal development
- A Competitive salary & realistic bonus
At B&M, we also offer great benefits including discount in our stores and our colleague portal offers additional discount for retailers, hospitality & more! For further information click https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/.
Flexible with your hours but not able to commit to a full-time position? We recognise that the best talent may not always be available full-time, so if you’re looking for reduced hours but have flexibility with the hours & days you can work, we still want to hear from you!B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.
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 Merchandise & Superstores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Store Manager roles across BM Stores'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 Merchandise & Superstores.
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 £21,487 - £33,709 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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