Store Manager | Central London (King’s Cross) | Salary: £40,000 + Benefits

We are recruiting for a Store Manager to lead a high-performing flagship store for a well-established, founder-led premium retail brand. Based in the heart of King’s Cross, a small store in a fast-paced, high-footfall environment within one of London’s busiest retail hubs.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a new store that is hoping to generate significant weekly turnover, within a brand that blends heritage, quality, and a customer-first approach.

The Opportunity
As Store Manager, you will lead from the front in a hands-on, shop floor-driven role. With approximately 95% of time spent on the floor, you will be responsible for driving sales, leading your team, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience at all times.

The store is high density and fast moving, requiring energy, pace, and strong commercial awareness. You will have the autonomy to run your store, with trust placed in your leadership style and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
*Lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team
*Drive store performance, delivering against KPIs including UPT and ATV
*Maintain exceptional visual merchandising standards in a print-led environment
*Ensure a premium, seamless, and engaging customer journey
*Oversee rotas, staffing, and day-to-day store operations with a high level of autonomy
*Foster a positive, collaborative culture built on respect, consistency, and reliability
About You
*An experienced retail manager from a premium or high street background
*Naturally warm, engaging, and people-focused
*Pacey, resilient, and commercially driven
*Passionate about product, retail, and visual merchandising
*A strong leader who develops their team through trust, not micromanagement
The Environment
*Founder-led business with a clear vision and strong values
*"Best idea wins" culture, ideas are encouraged from all levels
*High trust, low micromanagement approach to leadership
*Shop floor-led operation with a strong focus on sales and customer experience over admin
*Diverse, supportive team with a positive and professional culture
What’s on Offer
*£40,000 salary
*£5 Daily Lunch Allowance
*Autonomy to run your store and make an impact
*Opportunity to grow within a respected and established retail brand
*A vibrant flagship location in King’s Cross, close to major transport links including Eurostar
If you are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional standards, we would love to hear from you.
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