Store Manager

Store Manager (via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency)

Salary: £46,000 - £66,000 per annum

Location: Castleford, WF10 4RW (Park Road Store)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Experience Level: Management Experience Required

Reference Number: 718691

The Opportunity

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we specialize in connecting visionary, high-caliber leaders with premier retail brands. We are currently recruiting a full-time Store Manager to take complete operational and strategic ownership of a high-volume retail store in Castleford.

As a Store Manager, you are much more than a supervisor—you are the driving force behind the store's commercial success and team culture. Leading from the front, you will combine a strategic mindset with a willingness to get hands-on when needed. If you are a confident, inspiring leader who thrives on hitting commercial targets, solving complex problems, and championing a large team to reach their full potential, this executive-level retail role is your next career destination.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Leadership: Drive a high-performance culture across the store, ensuring all colleagues are motivated, supported, and aligned with core company values.

• KPI Management: Monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve store-wide KPIs, including sales growth, waste reduction, and productivity metrics.

• Process Optimization: Streamline daily store workflows and solve operational bottlenecks to ensure the branch runs like clockwork.

• Customer Experience: Set the standard for unmatched customer service, ensuring the store environment remains welcoming, clean, and perfectly merchandised.

• Talent Development: Identify and nurture high-potential employees, creating robust internal progression pathways within your branch.

What You’ll Need

• Proven track record as a Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager in a fast-paced, challenging, and high-turnover retail or hospitality environment.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the emotional intelligence to navigate difficult conversations and inspire diverse teams.

• Strong commercial acumen and confidence in analyzing, managing, and improving strict operational performance indicators.

• Masterful time-management, delegation, and proactive problem-solving abilities.

• A deep pride in cultivating an inclusive, customer-first environment.

What You’ll Receive

In addition to an excellent, highly competitive salary structure, you will receive an executive benefits package designed to support your career and life outside the business:

• Executive Compensation: £46,000 - £66,000 per annum, reflecting your management experience.

• Mobility Perks: A fully expensed company car or a competitive monthly car allowance.

• Work-Life Balance: 30–35 days of annual leave (pro rata) and enhanced family leave.

• Perks & Protection: A 10% in-store discount, a contributory pension scheme, and specialized corporate training.

• The "Supportive Bridge" Advantage: We provide executive-level representation, guiding you seamlessly through initial panels, handling background/reference tracking, and helping you showcase your leadership style effectively.