Store Manager – Gunwharf Quays

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GANT stands as an emblem of American Sportswear, symbolizing timeless style and innovation across 70+ global markets. As a company, we blend heritage with contemporary flair, crafting apparel for the bold, the curious, and the imaginative. Our brand represents more than fashion; it's a tradition of excellence and authenticity. As an employer, we foster a culture of continuous learning and creativity, inviting high performers to join our diverse team of innovators. At GANT, we’re not just shaping the future of fashion; we’re redefining what it means to dress with purpose and passion.

Store Manager – Gunwharf Quays

About the role

  • Act as a role model to strengthen GANT’s customer service guidelines to the team and ensure top-class service.
  • Achieve sales targets and related KPI’s and meet goals for the store.
  • Recruit, train and develop team members, ensuring individuals have a clear understanding of GANT’s goals and objectives.
  • Lead and motivate the team each day
  • Ensure constant team development through our learning platform, GANT Academy.
  • Ensure the store’s visual presentations and merchandising meets company standards.
  • Ensure everyone on the team is up-to-date with brand guidelines initiatives, the product assortment and features, and sustainability targets.
  • Drive store operations, such as the store environment and staff administration, and make sure retail policies and procedures are in line with company standards.
  • You will report to the Head of Retail.

Qualifications

  • Genuine interest in people – both as customers and as colleagues.
  • Driven by sales and performance (2-3 years working with KPIs).
  • At least 3 years in management roles in the retail apparel industry with experience in coaching and developing teams, planning and time management to drive daily operations, sales and customer service, and recruitment and selection processes; 1–2 years in outlet/full price stores.
  • Positive attitude and ability to enjoy a fast‑paced environment.
  • Passion for fashion and lifestyle concepts.
  • Strong communication skills, fluent in English and preferably in additional languages.
  • Good Microsoft Office package skills.

Right to work in the UK

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. GANT is not able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must therefore be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without sponsorship.

England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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GANT stands as an emblem of American Sportswear, symbolizing timeless style and innovation across 70+ global markets. As a company, we blend heritage with contemporary flair, crafting apparel for the bold, the curious, and the imaginative. Our brand represents more than fashion; it’s a tradition of excellence and authenticity. As an employer, we foster a culture of continuous learning and creativity, inviting high performers to join our diverse team of innovators. At GANT, we’re not just shaping the future of fashion; we’re redefining what it means to dress with purpose and passion.

Store Manager – Gunwharf Quays

About the role

  • Act as a role model to strengthen GANT’s customer service guidelines to the team and ensure top-class service.
  • Achieve sales targets and related KPI’s and meet goals for the store.
  • Recruit, train and develop team members, ensuring individuals have a clear understanding of GANT’s goals and objectives.
  • Lead and motivate the team each day
  • Ensure constant team development through our learning platform, GANT Academy.
  • Ensure the store’s visual presentations and merchandising meets company standards.
  • Ensure everyone on the team is up-to-date with brand guidelines initiatives, the product assortment and features, and sustainability targets.
  • Drive store operations, such as the store environment and staff administration, and make sure retail policies and procedures are in line with company standards.
  • You will report to the Head of Retail.

Qualifications

  • Genuine interest in people – both as customers and as colleagues.
  • Driven by sales and performance (2-3 years working with KPIs).
  • At least 3 years in management roles in the retail apparel industry with experience in coaching and developing teams, planning and time management to drive daily operations, sales and customer service, and recruitment and selection processes; 1–2 years in outlet/full price stores.
  • Positive attitude and ability to enjoy a fast‑paced environment.
  • Passion for fashion and lifestyle concepts.
  • Strong communication skills, fluent in English and preferably in additional languages.
  • Good Microsoft Office package skills.

Right to work in the UK

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. GANT is not able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must therefore be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without sponsorship.

England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Posted: May 17th, 2026