Store Manager

Company: Matthew James Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Orpington
Job Description:

Store Manager – Orpington

Basic Salary: £32,000 per annum, potentially negotiable depending on experience

Earnings: Uncapped commission, with top performers earning an average of £50,000 per year

Hours: Average of 37 hours per week across a three-week rolling rota

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced and commercially driven Store Manager on behalf of a successful and expanding national retailer.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a small sales team, deliver outstanding customer service and benefit from a highly rewarding, uncapped commission structure.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Orpington store, ensuring sales targets are achieved while maintaining excellent standards throughout the showroom.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading, motivating and developing a small team to achieve individual and store targets
  • Coaching employees and supporting their ongoing development
  • Leading by example and creating a positive, customer-focused environment
  • Advising retail and trade customers on suitable products and services
  • Following up with customers who have requested product samples online
  • Contacting local trade customers by telephone and email to promote products and generate new business
  • Maximising every sales opportunity and helping the store exceed its performance targets
  • Maintaining a clean, welcoming and professional showroom
  • Supporting the click-and-collect service, including some manual handling
  • Ensuring every customer receives a friendly, knowledgeable and professional service

About You

  • Have previous retail management, showroom management or sales leadership experience
  • Be an approachable and motivational leader
  • Lead from the front and enjoy working within a target-driven environment
  • Have a genuine passion for sales and customer service
  • Be commercially aware and motivated by uncapped earning potential
  • Communicate confidently in person, over the telephone and by email
  • Be comfortable using technology and learning new systems
  • Embrace change and adapt positively within a growing business
  • Be comfortable working independently when required

Previous flooring or industry-specific experience is not essential, as full product and systems training will be provided.

Working Hours

You will work an average of 37 hours per week across a three-week rolling rota, including weekends.

You will receive at least two days off each week, with three days off during the third week of the rota.

The store operates with a small team, typically with two employees working at any one time. The position may therefore involve periods of lone working.

Salary and Benefits

  • Basic salary of £32,000- £35,000 per annum
  • Salary potentially negotiable depending on skills and experience
  • Uncapped individual commission on every sale
  • Tiered commission structure, allowing you to earn more as your sales increase
  • Additional earning potential as store performance improves
  • Top performers earn an average of £50,000 per year
  • Regular incentives and raffles, with thousands of pounds in prizes available
  • Average 37-hour working week
  • 6.4 weeks’ annual holiday entitlement
  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity package
  • Company loyalty scheme
  • Discounts with major retailers
  • 25% discount on company products for friends and family
  • Annual company awards
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Employee communication and recognition platform
  • Excellent career progression opportunities, with more than 70% of managers promoted internally
  • Opportunities to support charitable and environmental initiatives
  • Free parking
  • Uniform provided
  • Full product and systems training

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing national business that offers strong earning potential, comprehensive training and genuine opportunities for career progression

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Posted: September 6th, 2026