- Leading, managing, and developing the store team through recruitment, training, and regular performance reviews
- Driving sales performance against weekly and monthly targets, responding quickly to shortfalls
- Managing store P&L including wage cost, shrinkage, and operational expenditure
- Overseeing stock management including deliveries, returns, and stocktaking
- Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety, trading standards, and company audit requirements
- Implementing visual merchandising directives and maintaining store standards
- Handling escalated customer service issues and complaints professionally
Store Manager
Store managers lead the entire retail operation — from people management and visual standards to stock control and sales performance — taking accountability for everything that happens on their shop floor. Prism 7 Resourcing places store managers with independent retailers, franchise operators, and national chains across Essex and London.
Key Duties
Typical Qualifications & Requirements
- Proven retail management experience — store manager or deputy manager level
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team in a commercial environment
- IOSH Managing Safely or retail-specific H&S training advantageous
- Strong commercial awareness and experience managing a store P&L
- Degree in Retail Management, Business, or equivalent industry experience
For Candidates
Flexible Store Manager Work Options
Whether you're looking for a stable permanent store manager position or prefer the variety and flexibility of temporary assignments, Prism 7 Resourcing works with employers across all contract types. We match you to the right opportunity on your terms.
Permanent
Build a long-term career with a permanent store manager role. We partner with established employers across the UK and UAE who offer competitive salaries, clear progression pathways, and genuine job security. Our consultants work with you to find a position that fits both your skills and your ambitions.
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Temp-to-Perm
Start as a temporary store manager worker and transition into a permanent position once you've proven your value. Temp-to-perm is one of the most popular routes for Prism 7 candidates — it lets you assess the employer and the role before committing, while keeping the door open to a long-term placement.
Temporary
Prefer to keep your options open? Temporary store manager work gives you the freedom to gain experience across different employers, sectors, and sites while maintaining flexibility over your schedule. Prism 7 handles all compliance, contracts, and payroll so you can focus on the work.
For Employers
Flexible Store Manager Hiring For Your Business
Prism 7 Resourcing supplies store manager professionals across all engagement types. From filling a single permanent vacancy to managing a team of temporary workers, we scale to fit your exact requirements — and we do it quickly.
Permanent Recruitment
We source and shortlist permanent store manager candidates who are genuinely suited to your business — not just whoever is available. Our consultants handle everything from job brief to offer management, saving you time and reducing the risk of a costly mis-hire.
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Temp-to-Perm
Reduce hiring risk with a working trial period. Our temp-to-perm model lets you assess a store manager candidate in your own environment before making a permanent offer. Prism 7 manages the candidate relationship throughout, ensuring a smooth transition when the time is right.
Temporary & Contract
Need store manager cover at short notice? Our temporary and contract staffing service gives you access to fully vetted, compliance-ready candidates — often within 24 to 48 hours. Ideal for seasonal demand, project work, or unexpected absence, with no long-term commitment required.
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