Store Manager/Assistant Manager

Store Manager / Assistant Manager

Homebird Interiors – Wilmslow

A chance to make your mark in a much-loved store.

We’re looking for a warm, dynamic and hands-on Store Manager or Assistant Manager to lead our Wilmslow store - the original home of Homebird.

We’ve had a presence in Wilmslow for over 25 years, and it remains a very special part of our business. With our current manager moving on to a new chapter, we’re now looking for someone to build on everything that’s been created and take the store into its next phase.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, leading from the front, and taking real ownership of a space.

About the role

This is a hands-on, varied role where no two days are quite the same. You’ll be involved in every aspect of the store, with a strong focus on delivering a great customer experience and keeping the shop fresh, inspiring and well run.

You’ll:

• Lead from the front on the shop floor, delivering excellent, attentive customer service
• Handle customer queries in a thorough, thoughtful and resourceful way
• Manage rotas and holiday schedules for a small, friendly and very capable team
• Merchandise products in a visually appealing way, in keeping with the Homebird style
• Continually refresh displays to reflect new stock, seasons and trends
• Monitor stock levels and liaise with the buying team to ensure good availability
• Keep stock moving, identifying slower lines and helping to improve sell-through
• Use your understanding of customer behaviour and buying patterns to influence layout and displays
• Support with day-to-day operations including cash handling and banking

One of the real perks of this role is the people - you’ll be working with a fantastic team and a loyal customer base, many of whom visit regularly to see what’s new.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Naturally warm, friendly and great with people
• Confident in both customer-facing and behind-the-scenes responsibilities
• Enthusiastic, motivated and full of ideas
• Experienced in a retail environment (essential)
• Organised and capable of managing a small team and busy workload
• Comfortable handling money, banking and day-to-day store operations
• Adaptable and able to respond to challenges in a proactive, resourceful way
• Genuinely interested in interiors, furniture and visual merchandising

This role suits someone who enjoys a level of independence and creative freedom, and is excited by the idea of constantly evolving a store, responding to new stock, seasonality and customer trends.

You’ll work closely with the Directors, but also need to feel comfortable working independently and making decisions day-to-day.

Above all, we’re looking for someone kind, positive and a great team player, who wants to bring energy and enthusiasm to a really special store.

Why join us?

• A well-established, much-loved store with a loyal customer base
• A beautiful and ever-evolving product range to work with
• A supportive, down-to-earth team across the business
• The freedom to take ownership of the store and make your mark
• A role that is varied, creative and genuinely rewarding

Hours & Pay

• Approximately 4–5 days per week, working pattern can be flexible
• Must include a weekend day
• Flexibility required to meet the needs of the business

Pay:
£14–£16 per hour, depending on experience

Performance related bonus

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work one weekend day per week?

Work Location: In person