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PERSONAL STATEMENT

Meticulous professional with 5+ years of experience leading all facets of general operations and staff management across retail stores. Demonstrated success in increasing customer base and driving sales while maintaining inventory levels and reducing costs. Expert at managing P&L functions, creating merchandising strategies, and enhancing operational efficiency. Possess robust communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Store Manager
ASDA, Chelmsford
June 2021–present

  • Organised special training sessions to upskill 5 staff members for promotion from Salesperson to Assistant Store Manager positions
  • Expanded customer base by 35% during my initial six months at the company by implementing customer-oriented strategies and delivering exceptional services
  • Liaise with District Manager to schedule meetings to set monthly sales goals and conduct performance/client feedback reviews
  • Entrusted by senior management to design merchandising plans for four additional stores
  • Increased store sales by 40% over a period of 1 year

Store Manager
Tesco, Chelmsford
January 2019–May 2021

  • Created and implemented innovative merchandising strategies while designing eye-catching store layouts to showcase company aesthetics
  • Managed stock and stabilised sales after three months of lockdown by employing customer-friendly pricing strategies
  • Hired, trained, and supervised 35 staff members to streamline store operations and ensure delivery of best-in-class customer service
  • Exceeded gross profit level by 200% by conducting regular analysis of P&L while reducing additional costs for various functions

Assistant Store Manager
Tesco, Chelmsford
November 2016–December 2018

  • Attained high-level customer satisfaction by identifying customer needs and resolving complex issues in a prompt manner
  • Supervised shift staff of 20 members to increase working efficiency and service quality
  • Boosted sales and developed a new customer base by representing the company at multiple expos
  • Devised and implemented a half-year organisation, staffing, and job training plan

EDUCATION

London Metropolitan University
September 2012–October 2016
BA Business Administration (2:1)

The Boswells School, Chelmsford
July 2005–June 2012
A-levels: Maths (A), Computer Science (A), English Literature (A)
GCSEs: 10 A*–C including Maths, English, Combined Science, and Geography

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

  • Proficient in using Microsoft Access, IBM Cognos Impromptu, and CyberMatrix POS
  • Managing and training teams
  • Liaising with different teams for complex problem resolution
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
  • Fluent in Italian

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Hockey | Reading | Attending science-fiction conventions

Store manager job description and skills for your CV

A store manager is responsible for the overall operation of a store. This operation includes ensuring that the store is staffed appropriately, providing customer service, maintaining inventory, and managing finances. Some larger stores also have managers who are in charge of specific sections or departments within the store.

To be considered for this role, you need to write a CV that showcases previous experience working in a retail environment. While it’s not a requirement for the job, store managers also typically have a university degree in business or a related field.

You should also make a cover letter that explains your store manager experience and qualifications.

Highlight the following skills when you make a CV for a store manager role:

 

  • Commercial awareness
  • Leadership
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation
  • Knowledge of visual merchandising principles
  • Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Time management
  • Scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Financial management
  • Marketing
  • Commercial awareness
  • Conflict management
  • Basic IT skills
  • Quality control
  • Inventory management

 

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Store manager job outlook in 2025 — things to know

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), store managers in the UK earn an average annual salary of £38,665.

You can find information about the gender pay gap for store managers on the ONS’ website.

Data source: The Office for National Statistics, an agency of His Majesty’s Government. The information contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and reflects the ONS’s most recent salary (1/11/2023), gender pay gap (4/2023), and skills shortage data (6/2022).

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