Sales Floor Manager (Contract until April 2027)

We are happy to be partnering with a heritage luxury department store and lifestyle brand known for their artistic design, distinctive prints, and carefully curated fashion and home goods. They are looking for a Sales Manager for a fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave, starting as soon as possible and ending in April 2027.
The brand champions creativity, independent designers, and distinctive aesthetics and known for their iconic prints and fabrics.

The role is a maternity cover Sales Manager position within the womenswear department ,focusing on contemporary and premium brands. The role will predominantly manage the womenswear floor but may occasionally cover other areas (e.g. menswear) due to scheduling needs. The team is fun, busy and hands-on, with a strong focus on retail operations and relationship building.

The successful candidate will have extensive people management experience, ideally managing teams of up to 20 direct reports, you will have strong operational and people leadership skills. Preferably have experience in contemporary/premium fashion retail environments and have excellent communication skills. You will be already performing at manager level.

The role in returns offers a salary of £38,000 - £42,000 per annum, a potential bonus. Given the nature of the role, it is floor based, so five days a week, including weekends (one full weekend off per month and at least one Saturday or Sunday off on other weekends).