Store Manager - WHSmith

WHSmith Store Manager – Lead the UK’s Rest Stop Revolution

40hrs per week - £32,500 per annum

Winchester Services, M3, Shroner Wood, Winchester SO21 1PP

As Store Manager, you’ll know it’s about putting people first. You’ll turn every visit into a standout experience, running your store like it’s yours and building the winning culture we’re aiming for. At WHSmith, you’ll lead the charge, getting your team fired up to deliver a memorable service as we transform the UK’s rest stop experience.

What’s In It For You

• Annual bonus up to £8,320 — 20% of your base salary, depending on location and performance
• On-Site Discounts — Up to 60% colleague discount for you, family & friends at Costa Coffee, Pret, M&S Simply Food, Burger King, Greggs, KFC, WHSmith and more
• Enhanced benefits — pension, sick pay, maternity/paternity, and life assurance
• Real progression — funded qualifications and a clear path to Site Operations Manager
  
  

What you’ll be doing

• Hit and exceed budget & P&L targets for your WHSmith Store
• Lead, support, and develop your team so every colleague feels valued and ready to grow
• Deliver exceptional brand standards and drive consistently brilliant customer service
• Lead shifts from open to close, keeping everything running smoothly under pressure
  
  

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience leading teams in high-volume retail, catering, or hospitality
• Track record of managing budgets, P&L, labour costs, and driving efficiencies
• Strong relationship-builder with stakeholders at all levels
• Skilled at motivating teams through coaching, training, and succession planning
• Calm, decisive, and focused when the pace picks up
  
  

Already an Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up? Or a current Restaurant, Catering, Retail, General or Store Manager hunting your next challenge? We want to hear from you.

We champion flexible working — whether that’s adjusted hours, compressed weeks, or fixed shifts, we’ll help you find a pattern that works for your life.

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