Store Manager

Company Description Rightway Bevans is a long-established hardware, gardening, and DIY retailer serving customers across North Wales, the Welsh Borders, Cheshire, and the Wirral. The business has grown through the 2008 purchase of W. Bevans & Sons and now operates as a single customer-focused retailer under two trusted brand names. Team members benefit from working in a stable, locally rooted company with a strong reputation for service and product knowledge. Store teams are central to maintaining this reputation by providing helpful, knowledgeable support to a wide range of customers. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Store Manager role based in Neston & near Chester , 2 new positions available. The Store Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, stock management, and maintaining a clean, safe sales environment. The role involves leading and developing the store team, organizing staff schedules, coaching colleagues, and supporting a positive, inclusive workplace culture. The Store Manager will monitor sales performance, implement merchandising and promotional activities, and ensure consistently high standards of customer service. This position also requires accurate reporting, adherence to company policies, and active collaboration with senior management on business goals. Qualifications

• Experience in retail store management or supervisory roles, ideally within hardware, gardening, DIY, or similar sectors.
• Strong people leadership skills, including team coaching, performance feedback, and staff scheduling.
• Solid customer service and communication skills, with the ability to support diverse customers in a professional and respectful manner.
• Competence in stock control, merchandising, and basic sales reporting or use of point-of-sale systems.
• Organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to accuracy in cash handling and store administration.
• Ability to work on-site in Neston, including flexibility to cover weekends and peak trading periods as needed.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in a retail environment; previous experience with DIY or gardening products is an advantage.
• Basic numeracy and IT skills; formal retail or business qualifications are beneficial but not essential.