Our client, a globally renowned French luxury brand, is celebrated for its heritage, meticulous craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. Known for its iconic leather goods, ready-to-wear and jewellery collections, each piece embodies sophistication and longevity.They are looking for a commercially driven Store Manager to lead the Ladies’ and Men’s Departments in Manchester. The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader capable of building a strong team spirit and guiding the team towards the achievement of both individual and shared goals with passion and enthusiasm. Manchester Store Manager Luxury Fashion Brand • Leading a dual-site department with strong expertise in both MRTW & WRTW / ACCESSORIES • Motivational leadership, with an inspiring hands-on management style and coaching focus. • Driving commercial performance across all Men’s and Ladies’ Categories. • Strong analytical skills. • Directly accountable for developing business, monitoring store operations, and managing the budget. As a Brand Ambassador, maintain impeccable grooming and appearance to uphold the brand's standards. Core KPIs: • Business and sales performance • Team performance and succession planning • Seasonal collection sell-through goals • Client Development and exceptional service levelsAdditional Responsibilities: To uphold the highest standards of housekeeping and retail within the departments. To participate in stock takes outside of normal working hours to ensure smooth operations at all times. To be familiar with all Company Stores’ policies and procedures, including till maintenance, onboarding days, and events. Ensure that the store maintains the correct basic stock levels. Provide effective feedback, ensuring timely replenishment of popular selling lines. Control stock loss within the Store budget and implement stock audits effectively. Ensure that the store operates according to Company administration systems and procedures to minimize losses. Assist in the recruitment, training, evaluation, motivation, and development of staff. Oversee employee performance appraisals and identify staff for development. Communicate effectively to cultivate a stable team and succession plan for the business. Conduct morning briefings and motivate the team to achieve objectives. Network with Company management to share best practices. Profile: For this role, we seek a strong retail manager with a solid management background who can lead the team and current managers with leadership, confidence, and a clear vision. Previous management experience in luxury retail. Strong expertise in ladies and men’s ready-to-wear / AccessoriesExcellent communication and relationship-building skills. Outstanding customer service, initiative, and commercial creativity in fashion. A passion for the brand and our collections. Strong understanding of fashion and trends. Fluency in a second language (preferred).