Store Manager

Overview

Wickes stands out as more than just a popular DIY retailer. We foster a culture where your ideas are valued, your opinions heard, and your contributions matter. Our colleagues come from varied backgrounds, united by a shared ambition to excel and a passion for being their best. If this spirit resonates with you, you'll find a welcoming home here.

Role Summary

The Store Manager role at Wickes carries significant responsibility and offers substantial growth potential. We expect candidates to be seasoned leaders with a demonstrated ability to inspire and guide their teams. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to safety—both personal and for others—are essential. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional customer experiences and maintaining a positive, success-driven mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with your team to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Motivate and inspire colleagues to deliver excellent customer service, ensuring customers find the right products to meet their needs.
• Maintain current promotions and ensure stock availability aligns with customer demand.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking candidates with proven experience as a store manager in a retail setting. A proactive, can-do attitude is non-negotiable in this role. Familiarity with business financials, including working with key performance indicators and achieving targets, is essential. Strong recruitment skills are valued, with the ability to recognize talent and develop individuals.

Benefits and Culture

• Earn up to a 15% annual performance-related bonus plus an additional gain share bonus of up to £300 monthly.
• Enjoy an employer pension contribution of up to 10%.
• Receive up to 35 days of annual leave, inclusive of 8 bank holidays.
• Access a variety of financial and wellbeing benefits such as a save-as-you-earn scheme, cashback health plan, cycle-to-work program, life assurance, digital GP services, financial education and loans, discounts across many retailers, and savings on gym memberships.

We prioritize creating an inclusive workplace with a focus on colleague wellbeing. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are dedicated to building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. All applicants, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Accessibility and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and employment journey are fully supported.