Store Manager

Store Manager Location: Upper Rose Gallery, Bluewater, United Kingdom DA9 9SA Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full time Salary: Competitive About the role About us: At the crossroads of fashion and sport, Lacoste creates and liberates movement. Both universal and timeless, the brand transcends cultures and generations, elevating the crocodile as a rallying sign. An iconic French brand present in nearly 100 countries, Lacoste stands out for its unique know-how in each of its areas of expertise, from garment factory to omnichannel distribution. At Lacoste, elegance goes beyond style. This elegance guides all of its actions and its social and environmental commitments. Working at Lacoste is belonging to a community of 8,500 employees on the move to build the future. Committed to making equal opportunities a reality and to revealing potential, the company brings together talents from all walks of life, embracing their differences. Lacoste is one of the inspiring brands driven by passionate people within the MF Brands Group, alongside Aigle, Gant and Tecnifibre. As a Store Manager you will lead the entire store operation, responsible to ensure the growth of profitable sales through achieving and exceeding financial targets and KPIs. The Store Manager will be a brand ambassador; endorsing the Lacoste behavioural values in order to lead, develop and manage an outstanding team who consistently deliver an exceptional customer experience. They act as a key support for the UK business to promote the brand position and achieve the brand vision - to become a unique premium & sport inspired brand, improving profitability and desirability while respecting the company’s values. Essential Criteria: • Experience in leading a retail store from any industry • Extensive experience in people management in services and/or retail- Willing to endorse the Lacoste Values to the highest standard • Able to understand, interpret and communicate internal financial results and KPIs • Able to use data to drive key decisions and implement new improvement methodologies Reward and Benefits: • Competitive salary • Competitive Commissions Scheme • 28 days annual leave entitlement inclusive of bank holidays • Up to 65% off Lacoste products • Employee Assistance Programme • Uniform Allowance Profile Desirable Criteria: • Strong ability to communicate effectively at all levels • Team spirit in failure as in success • Ability to share skills and know-how • Passionate, dedicated and hardworking mannerism with ambition to progress • Sales and Target Drive • Leadership Skills Equal opportunities At Lacoste, we are committed to making equal opportunities a reality. Inherited from our unique vision of fashion-sport, equal opportunities move us forward and our recruitment methods follow this commitment by focusing on skills and embracing all types of talents. We commit to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where elegance goes beyond style and where each of us is given the chance to fulfil our greatest potential. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Lacoste, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.