Store Manager

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At Home Bargains, you’ll find more than just a job, you’ll find opportunity.
Customers often come in for one thing and leave with a full trolley, and that’s all thanks to the strong leadership driving our success.

As a Store Manager, you’ll lead from the front, guiding your team, keeping everything running smoothly, and ensuring every customer has a great experience. Whether it’s helping a colleague grow or making sure your store is in top shape, you’ll be at the heart of it all.

You’ll build a team that works together, hits targets, and takes pride in doing a great job every day. With the support of your Area Manager and a clear path to success, you’ll have everything you need to grow your career as part of something bigger.

If you’re ready for a new challenge, a fast-paced environment, and the chance to make a real impact, this is more than just your next job, it’s the start of something special.

Ready to lead, inspire, and create retail magic?
Apply now and see why so many of our colleagues say, “I only came in for one thing... but I came out with a career.”

Store Manager

If you’re ready for a new challenge, a fast-paced environment, and the chance to make a real impact, this is more than just your next job, it’s the start of something special.

Ready to lead, inspire, and create retail magic?
Apply now and see why so many of our colleagues say, “I only came in for one thing... but I came out with a career.”

Salary£49,359

Hours44 hours worked over any 5 days

Contract TypePermanent

LocationUckfield, East Sussex

Closing Date09-11-2026

About the Role

Job Overview

Lead and inspire your team: You’re the driving force behind a high-performing store team, coaching and supporting your colleagues to hit their goals and deliver a customer experience that keeps people coming back.
Fuel the store’s success every day: From sales targets to store presentation and promotions, you work closely with your Area Manager and management team to make smart decisions that keep everything running smoothly and profitably.
Put customers first, always: You lead by example, making sure your team knows exactly what great service looks like and how to deliver it — every interaction, every day.
Develop your people: You’re a mentor and motivator, spotting talent, supporting growth, and making sure everyone is ready to step up and shine.
Stay ahead of the game: Whether it’s solving problems quickly, reviewing performance, or planning ahead, you keep your store one step ahead to deliver strong results and a welcoming environment.

Package Description

Salary & Hours

£49,359 FTE
44 hours per week

Employee Benefits

Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
Contributable company pension scheme
10% store discount at all our retail stores
Death in Service Benefit
Long service recognition scheme
Stream - Access to flexible pay, financial wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, savings opportunities and much more
Access to our in-house training programmes delivered face-to-face and through our online learning platforms
MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
- Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
- Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Minimum Criteria to Apply

Extensive experience managing large retail teams in a fast-paced, high-volume retail or hospitality environment
Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing team to consistently achieve and exceed significantly high weekly sales targets
Advanced experience managing a broad range of retail categories, with strong commercial awareness to drive sales and profitability
Demonstrated expertise in setting, monitoring, and delivering on ambitious store performance and development goals in partnership with senior management
Strong leadership skills with experience coaching and supporting management teams to maintain exceptional store standards, compliance, and accountability
Proven track record in recruitment, talent development, and succession planning to build a strong and capable store team with long-term potential
Clear commitment to developing people, fostering leadership capability, and building a culture of high performance
Strong understanding of how to interpret and lead company strategy at store level to deliver measurable commercial and operational results
Exceptional customer focus with the ability to embed and sustain a culture of outstanding service throughout the store
Comprehensive knowledge of operational best practices, including health and safety, merchandising excellence, promotional execution, and loss prevention
Highly organised and able to prioritise competing demands, delegate effectively, and ensure operational excellence in a high-demand retail setting
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to inspire teams, manage performance, and drive continuous improvement
Strong commercial acumen, able to analyse sales data, identify growth opportunities, and implement profit-driving initiatives across the store
Confident and proactive problem-solver, capable of addressing complex operational challenges with effective and innovative solutions
Experience conducting performance reviews, succession discussions, and partnering with Area Managers to align store objectives with wider business goals
Ability to provide strategic input and feedback to improve store operations, team effectiveness, and cross-functional ways of working

We expect lots of interest, so get your application in early — the closing date might move forward!

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