Store Manager - Kildare Village

Location | Kildare Village
Workplace Type | Onsite
Contract | Full Time

About Russell & Bromley

Russell & Bromley is the destination luxury fashion footwear & accessories brand for the everyday. A leading force in British fashion with over 40 stores operating across the UK and Ireland.

Combining European craftsmanship with a British glint in the eye, Russell & Bromley offers iconic style and on-trend design that empowers people to feel exceptional every day. Founded in Lewes in 1880, borne from a love story between Albion Russell’s daughter, Elizabeth, and George Bromley – today the business remains family-owned, operated, and proudly independent.

The Russell & Bromley business is entering an exciting period of growth with Vision 2030, an ambitious five-year roadmap to fuel our future success, under the leadership of CEO Andrew Bromley. Strategic actions include a commitment to brand and product transformation, continued growth of our UK & IRE retail footprint, and accelerated international expansion. An exciting opportunity to join at a huge inflection point for the business, coinciding with the launch of our first seasonal collection with new Creative Director, Daniel Beardsworth-Shaw, and the relocation of our Global HQ to Kingly St, W1 in the heart of Soho, now home to our in-house design, creative, and product studios. Do you want to be part of our next chapter?

About the Role

We are excited to be opening a brand-new store in Kildare Village in June 2025, and we are looking for a Store Manager to lead this exciting new location from launch. As Store Manager, you will take full ownership of the store’s success, ensuring a seamless customer experience, driving sales, and building a high-performing team from the ground up.

Key responsibilities include:

• Store Launch & Team Recruitment – Playing a key role in the successful opening of our new Kildare Village store, hiring and developing a brand-new team.
• Sales & Profitability – Achieving and exceeding store sales targets and KPIs.
• Leadership & Team Development – Building a strong, motivated team, recruiting top talent, and providing ongoing training and development.
• Customer Experience – Leading by example to deliver exceptional service and uphold Russell & Bromley’s luxury brand standards.
• Operations & Compliance – Overseeing stock management, visual merchandising, cash handling, and ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Store Presentation – Planning and evaluating window and interior displays in line with brand guidelines.

About You

• A minimum of one year of experience as a Store Manager or Deputy Manager in a premium/luxury retail environment.
• Experience managing a store with a turnover of circa £1m.
• A strong understanding of fashion retail and a passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Confident in leading, motivating, and inspiring a team to meet and exceed business goals.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Fully flexible, including weekends.
• Experience in store openings would be an advantage but is not essential.

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only be able to contact successful candidates within two weeks.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €45,000.00-€55,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Store management: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person