Store Manager - New London Location

Tala (We are Tala Ltd)

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 hours ago
About the roleTALA, known for activewear that keeps up with busy lifestyles, has been on a rocket ship since its founding in 2019 by entrepreneur Grace Beverley. Built on largely organic socials, today we are a digital-first, multichannel women’s athleisure brand with a multi-faceted growth and retention strategy, trading on impressive numbers. TALA recently opened a 2,000-square-foot, double-fronted Store on London’s iconic Carnaby Street as part of our ambitious growth strategy, backed by a recent funding round.We are opening our second retail store in London, and looking for an experienced Store Manager to lead and inspire a new store opening team. The Store Manager will build their own selling team and on opening, ensuring the store achieves targets, delivers results with commercial and operational excellence.TasksWhat you'll be doing
  • Managing and developing the selling team to provide the highest standards of in store service
  • Working with HQ teams including Merchandising, Operations & Logistics, Finance and Marketing on weekly/monthly reporting packs and feedback
  • Manage store operations
  • Onboarding, training and reviewing team performance
  • Work with Merchandising & Logistics teams on store stock management
  • Visual Merchandising in line with Marketing briefs
  • Recruit and retain store talent
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations by implementing and maintaining store safety protocols, conducting regular audits, and training staff to uphold a safe environment for both employees and customers.
RequirementsWho are we looking for?
  • Previous retail management experience in an activewear/lifestyle wear business
  • A proven record of meeting KPI’s
  • A proven record of delivering excellent customer service
  • A strong understanding of the visual identity and how to translate to store
  • Highly commercial mindset
  • Problem solver
  • Happy in an ambiguous business that is learning as we grow
  • Self-starter and motivator
  • Good communication skills written and verbal
  • Positive team leader
BenefitsWhat we can offer:
  • A competitive salary and package
  • Fun, start-up working culture including: team social events, brand collaborations, sample sales, awards
  • A sense of mission, and contribution to the greater good
  • Experience in a high-profile fast growth, VC-backed startup
  • Employee discount and seasonal allowance on the best sustainable athleisure clothing in the UK
  • Seasonal uniform for in store
About usTALA is an activewear brand built to actively solve problems without creating new ones for people, the planet, or anyone else. Every collection prioritises functionality and thoughtful design, combining premium fabrics with multi-way versatility and flattering fits that deliver maximum impact with minimal effort. Each piece is crafted with attention to detail, ensuring women can look and feel their best with ease.When founder Grace Beverley shifted from fast fashion to more sustainable options in her everyday clothing, she found a host of responsibly made options in every category other than activewear. Founding TALA in 2019, the proud female-led brand is on a mission to make consciously made active and off-duty styles accessible and inclusive without sacrificing performance or fit.Read about TALA's people, purpose and product work here.
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Tala (We are Tala Ltd)