Closing on: Jan 12, 2026Job Categories: StoresJob Type: Store ManagerJob Location: CookstownSalary: £29203.20Hours: 40 hoursArgento is one of the UK and Irelands leading fashion jewellers. With over 20 years’ experience, we know what we’re talking about when it comes to jewellery! The first Argento store opened in Belfast in 1997 that has grown to have more than 25 stores throughout the UK and Ireland and a thriving website that offers worldwide delivery.We aim to provide jewellery for all occasions, at affordable prices that allow you to treat yourself or a loved one. We are proud to stock globally renowned jewellery & watch brands, including: Pandora, Nomination, Olivia Burton, Swarovski as well as our own home-grown brands including Argento, Storie, August Woods, Over and Over and Karma. Get ready to discover a whole world of jewellery and watches to fill your jewellery box with joy!We are currently seeking a pro-active, results driven Store Manager to join the team in our ARGENTO Cookstown store, 25 William Street, Cookstown, BT80 8AX.THE ROLEContract: Permanent, full-time role, 40 hours a week on a varied shift basis, including day, evening and weekend shifts.The RewardSalary: £29,203.20 + achievable target bonusBENEFITS• Generous employee discount on all Argento product (after 3 months service of 6-month probation)• Target based monthly bonus• Auto-enrolment pension scheme• Excellent training programmes including brand training• Fantastic incentives throughout the year• Fantastic opportunities to progress within the CompanyJob SummaryReporting to the Area Manager, the Store Manager is responsible for leading and inspiring the team to sell, providing the highest level of service to the customer in a luxurious environment. Aligning with the Assistant Manager, to deliver expected excellence in store performance, store operations, and achieving our business goals. As Store Manager, you will be required to become a keyholder, which full training will be provided for. At Argento we strive to offer our customers the latest fashion and trends, as such successful candidates will be trained on ear piercing duties a service which is widely available in most Argento stores and immensely popular with our customers!Responsibilities include:Coaching and motivating the team to achieve store targets; driving sales and footfallOptimise sales through effective customer service and selling techniquesCustomer service; create an engaging environment for customers, managing all customer concerns in a calm, efficient and helpful manner and processing all customer orders and returnsKeyholder responsibilities, including opening and closing store, cashing up and taking off tills, checking floats, completing safe drops, checking all systems are operational.Manage rotas, payroll and headcount in line with forecasts, costs and budgetsPlan and implement shop merchandising, layout and customer traffic flow so as to maximise sales, customer satisfaction, appearance, image and ergonomics for customersPlan, forecast, report on sales, costs and business performance according to company requirementsBanking responsibilities; reconcile daily sales and petty cash and manage gift card processPlan, prep and manage stock takes and launch of saleRecruit the right calibre of candidates to minimise staff turnoverManage and motivate staff, train and develop staff according to company policies and proceduresPromote a culture of development acting as a role model and coaching and developing the team to maximise individual potentialMinimise stock loss by ensuring all company security policies and procedures are implemented correctly and followedCreate and maintain a healthy and safe working environment for customers and staff ensuring the store is compliant with all health and safety regulations and company policiesTHE INDIVIDUALThe Store Manager is responsible for the stores overall commercial success. You will be responsible for managing the Assistant Manager and a team of Sales Advisors. Day to day, you will be supporting, coaching and motivating the team to achieve the stores targets, identifying and maximising on opportunities, whilst setting the example in exemplary ARGENTO customer service. You will be expected to have a strong retail floor presence, educating and influencing the store, so enjoying this environment is vital. You will be a highly capable leader who will confidentially coach the team to provide customers with an unforgettable in-store experience. You will be trained thoroughly to become a ARGENTO product expert and with the support from the Area Manager, you will train and develop your team to their full potential and support their succession.Prior experience with a leading brand or luxury retailer is preferred. If you are an Assistant Manager looking for career progression or a Store Manager looking for a fresh challenge, then this could be the opportunity for you.An ideal candidate will have:You have a minimum of 2+ years experience in managing a high volume storeExperience in leading and developing a large team, ideally in a similar retail environmentInspirational and motivational leadership style, experience in driving sales and profitability in storeYou have experience within a KPI driven environment and understand how to drive these for ongoing growth and successProven track record of leadership and coaching of high-performing teamsAbility to work with POS systems, Microsoft applications and portable devicesAwareness of priority management within a store environmentExperience in recruitment, onboarding, and training of all new team membersConducting performance reviews and upskilling teamStrong verbal and written communications skillsUnderstanding of profit and loss and the factors that can be influenced at store management levelAbility to provide constructive feedback to managementExperience in executing company visual merchandising standardsPassionate about jewellery and customer serviceEffective communication skills with the ability to adapt style depending on the situationWell presented with a positive, pro-active and professional approachA can-do attitude with a contagious enthusiasm for ARGENTO product and core valuesIf you are looking for a new challenge and you thrive on inspiring a high performing team to beat their targets and provide world-class service, then we’d love to have you join us.
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