ABOUT THE ROLE We have an exciting opportunity for retail professionals to join the Finisterre team at our fantastic upcoming new Southwold store. The role of Retail Assistant Manager is an important management step on our retail development path. Deputising for the Store Manager as required, you will assist in the day to day running of the store to deliver agreed targets and KPI'S. Assisting with the coaching and development of the team to achieve best in class customer service and retail operations. ABOUT FINISTERRE Born two decades ago from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre creates enduring outdoor wear for an inspired life in and around the ocean. Proudly B Corp certified, we have committed to a deep belief: to make truly exceptional products in a more responsible and transparent way. Whether based at our cliff top headquarters in St. Agnes, Cornwall, or in one of our retail locations across the UK, Finisterre is a truly unique brand and career proposition. Our store locations are the beating heart of our community. As Finisterre grows and moves forward, we want to increase our retail footprint; opening more stores where our customers are and continuing to make them exciting places that bring our brand and product narratives to life through our friendly, knowledgeable staff and exceptional customer service. Our retail teams offer amazing opportunities to grow a long-term career with purpose-led brand. So, if you want to be part of a truly authentic, purpose-led brand and you share our vision to create exceptional products in a responsible way, then we would love to hear from you. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Experience Demonstrate and influence others on how to deliver an engaging and experiential customer service. Ensure store team are set up to educate and guide customers in making the right purchase, ensuring they are fully versed in customer facing operations. Keep up to date with seasonal product range and ensure that all store team have adequate product knowledge training and are fully informed on the current range. Work with store manager to build community relationships within stores local area and look for opportunity to collaborate with like minded associates. Support manager with implementing high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation. Proudly represent Finisterre and ensure the brand story and company values are being championed through the store team. Assist manager with recruiting the best team for the brand and store. Work with the store manager and marketing team to deliver successful & engaging store events. Commercial Share ownership of the stores performance, understand and communicate the store targets and future plans with the team. Review and analyse RCA report, implement commercial changes in order to drive more sales. Keep up to date with the trading calendar, support manager with planning and preparation for any seasonal or promotional launch activity. Communicate with manager and merchandising team making sure we gain the most opportunity through stock. Understand the overall company strategy and how the retail goals fit into the overall direction Operations Work with Manager to ensure the store is staffed efficiently reflecting the trade patterns of the store and taking into account productivity and cost. Train all staff on all stock handling processes and procedures ensuring accuracy in any stock movements. Ensure store teams have adequate training on all retail operations and is up to date, communicating any changes made from HO. Assist with managing the health & safety for the store, ensuring all checklists are completed and store is compliant at all times. People Ensure adequate training has been rolled out to the store team, supporting all team members to reach their full potential. Maintain an open and positive relationship with Store Manager, adopt the responsibilities of store manager in their absence. Maintain good communications and relationships with all the department teams at Wheal Kitty, visit and attend meetings at WK where necessary. KPIs Annual sales & contribution targets ATV Conversion Customer satisfaction WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO FINISTERRE You share our love of the sea and our brand values. You care about our planet and want to share your passion for protecting it with others. You like to lead by example, motivating and supporting others. You are a people person, building positive relationships with both customers and your retail team. You pay attention to detail, take pride in delivering tasks accurately and to a high standard. Proven experience managing a team within a premium Apparel brand who share Finisterre's brand ethos Be commercially aware and possess in depth experience of working towards KPIs Visual merchandising skills Competent with Excel, Word and Office Outlook Motivates and coaches others to be the best they can be. Good communicator between management and retail team. Passion, energy and aspiration in line with Finisterre products, brand and customer Important The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Please note that Finisterre are not licensed to sponsor overseas workers. WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE FROM FINISTERRE We are offering a full time, permanent contract, based at our upcoming new store in Southwold. We'll invest in you with a competitive salary of £27,800 - £29,000, depending on your skills and experience. But it's not just a job. At Finisterre, we provide an opportunity to grow and develop yourself within at a fast-paced, growing B Corp certified brand with a great culture and an exciting purpose. You'll get the chance to collaborate with a diverse community of people with a shared mission. In return, we take good care of you through a range of initiatives and rewards, including: 25 days holiday per year,plus an allowance ofup to 8 UK bank holidays(pro rata for part time employees) Additional holidays for length of service Your birthday day off Up to 3 daysof paid volunteering per year - we will support you in giving back to communities and causes A discretionary bonus scheme,based on store performance A pension scheme with Nest 60% product discount for personal and gift use 30% Friends and Family product discount A uniform allowance to help you representthe Finisterre brand with confidence and authenticity on the shop floor Enhanced Family Leave policies to support you in growing your family Life assurance with access to an onlinewellbeing platform which includes, an employee assistance program, virtual GP appointments, digital gym, and a range of perks Access to a range of wellbeing resources, including counselling services, cycle to work, eye tests, and wellbeing activities Regular team social and training days Various discounts from our B Corp community Access our online Learning Library and company-wide training sessionsdelivered by both internal and external trainers to support you in your ongoing development. Sea Tuesday companywide updates And so much more! Closing date: We'll be interviewing as we go along, so we'd encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as the role may close earlier than advertised. Finisterre is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE We have an exciting opportunity for retail professionals to join the Finisterre team at our fantastic upcoming new Southwold store. The role of Retail Assistant Manager is an important management step on our retail development path. Deputising for the Store Manager as required, you will assist in the day to day running of the store to deliver agreed targets and KPI'S. Assisting with the coaching and development of the team to achieve best in class customer service and retail operations. ABOUT FINISTERRE Born two decades ago from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre creates enduring outdoor wear for an inspired life in and around the ocean. Proudly B Corp certified, we have committed to a deep belief: to make truly exceptional products in a more responsible and transparent way. Whether based at our cliff top headquarters in St. Agnes, Cornwall, or in one of our retail locations across the UK, Finisterre is a truly unique brand and career proposition. Our store locations are the beating heart of our community. As Finisterre grows and moves forward, we want to increase our retail footprint; opening more stores where our customers are and continuing to make them exciting places that bring our brand and product narratives to life through our friendly, knowledgeable staff and exceptional customer service. Our retail teams offer amazing opportunities to grow a long-term career with purpose-led brand. So, if you want to be part of a truly authentic, purpose-led brand and you share our vision to create exceptional products in a responsible way, then we would love to hear from you. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Experience Demonstrate and influence others on how to deliver an engaging and experiential customer service. Ensure store team are set up to educate and guide customers in making the right purchase, ensuring they are fully versed in customer facing operations. Keep up to date with seasonal product range and ensure that all store team have adequate product knowledge training and are fully informed on the current range. Work with store manager to build community relationships within stores local area and look for opportunity to collaborate with like minded associates. Support manager with implementing high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation. Proudly represent Finisterre and ensure the brand story and company values are being championed through the store team. Assist manager with recruiting the best team for the brand and store. Work with the store manager and marketing team to deliver successful & engaging store events. Commercial Share ownership of the stores performance, understand and communicate the store targets and future plans with the team. Review and analyse RCA report, implement commercial changes in order to drive more sales. Keep up to date with the trading calendar, support manager with planning and preparation for any seasonal or promotional launch activity. Communicate with manager and merchandising team making sure we gain the most opportunity through stock. Understand the overall company strategy and how the retail goals fit into the overall direction Operations Work with Manager to ensure the store is staffed efficiently reflecting the trade patterns of the store and taking into account productivity and cost. Train all staff on all stock handling processes and procedures ensuring accuracy in any stock movements. Ensure store teams have adequate training on all retail operations and is up to date, communicating any changes made from HO. Assist with managing the health & safety for the store, ensuring all checklists are completed and store is compliant at all times. People Ensure adequate training has been rolled out to the store team, supporting all team members to reach their full potential. Maintain an open and positive relationship with Store Manager, adopt the responsibilities of store manager in their absence. Maintain good communications and relationships with all the department teams at Wheal Kitty, visit and attend meetings at WK where necessary. KPIs Annual sales & contribution targets ATV Conversion Customer satisfaction WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO FINISTERRE You share our love of the sea and our brand values. You care about our planet and want to share your passion for protecting it with others. You like to lead by example, motivating and supporting others. You are a people person, building positive relationships with both customers and your retail team. You pay attention to detail, take pride in delivering tasks accurately and to a high standard. Proven experience managing a team within a premium Apparel brand who share Finisterre's brand ethos Be commercially aware and possess in depth experience of working towards KPIs Visual merchandising skills Competent with Excel, Word and Office Outlook Motivates and coaches others to be the best they can be. Good communicator between management and retail team. Passion, energy and aspiration in line with Finisterre products, brand and customer Important The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Please note that Finisterre are not licensed to sponsor overseas workers. WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE FROM FINISTERRE We are offering a full time, permanent contract, based at our upcoming new store in Southwold. We'll invest in you with a competitive salary of £27,800 - £29,000, depending on your skills and experience. But it's not just a job. At Finisterre, we provide an opportunity to grow and develop yourself within at a fast-paced, growing B Corp certified brand with a great culture and an exciting purpose. You'll get the chance to collaborate with a diverse community of people with a shared mission. In return, we take good care of you through a range of initiatives and rewards, including: 25 days holiday per year,plus an allowance ofup to 8 UK bank holidays(pro rata for part time employees) Additional holidays for length of service Your birthday day off Up to 3 daysof paid volunteering per year - we will support you in giving back to communities and causes A discretionary bonus scheme,based on store performance A pension scheme with Nest 60% product discount for personal and gift use 30% Friends and Family product discount A uniform allowance to help you representthe Finisterre brand with confidence and authenticity on the shop floor Enhanced Family Leave policies to support you in growing your family Life assurance with access to an onlinewellbeing platform which includes, an employee assistance program, virtual GP appointments, digital gym, and a range of perks Access to a range of wellbeing resources, including counselling services, cycle to work, eye tests, and wellbeing activities Regular team social and training days Various discounts from our B Corp community Access our online Learning Library and company-wide training sessionsdelivered by both internal and external trainers to support you in your ongoing development. Sea Tuesday companywide updates And so much more! Closing date: We'll be interviewing as we go along, so we'd encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as the role may close earlier than advertised. Finisterre is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.
ABOUT THE ROLE As the Retail Area Manager, you will lead between stores within a wide geographical area from Edinburgh to Bristol and as far south as Poole, driving a customer first focus, collaborating with cross functional teams, you'll ensure seamless execution of plans. You will use insights from store performance to refine operations and guide improvements, ensuring every store delivers a top tier experience. Leading new store openings, you'll ensure every detail is in place to create exceptional first impressions for customers. Your role will also involve taking ownership of sales and cost forecasts, managing performance, and implementing strategies to meet operational standards. Regular store visits will allow you to inspire and support your teams in delivering excellent service. You will lead community driven initiatives to strengthen relationships with customers, while prioritising talent development, health, safety, and inclusivity to ensure your stores remain welcoming, secure spaces for all. ABOUT FINISTERRE Born two decades ago from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre creates enduring outdoor wear for an inspired life in and around the ocean. Proudly B Corp certified, we have committed to a deep belief: to make truly exceptional products in a more responsible and transparent way. Whether based at our cliff top headquarters in St. Agnes, Cornwall, or in one of our retail locations across the UK, Finisterre is a truly unique brand and career proposition. Perched a few hundred metres from the crashing Atlantic, our HQ at St. Agnes' Wheal Kitty Workshops is at the heart of our brand. Here we stay true to our original design ethos of functionality and sustainability brought to life in an understated style and identity, always remaining committed to product, environment, and people. Our people are at the very heart of the Finisterre brand, wherever they may be in the world, sharing our values and vision to make the world a better place. Culture and team are everything here. We take care to create an environment where our people are valued and can thrive and grow with us. It's a buzzing place to work, and we are privileged to enjoy the natural environment and the ocean, daily. As we enter the next exciting stage of global growth, we are on the lookout to talented individuals to join our crew. If you are as passionate of the ocean as we e to be part, as proud of l authentic, you are persons that is part to part assemble and are advoc. (the text was truncated here). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Planning: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in retail by creating, implementing and reviewing new ideas to support the head of retail's strategic direction. Set meaurable goals for your of area and the team for choose, s align to Finisterre's remot retail and business strategy. Collaborate across functions (stock, marketing, operations, and visual merchandising) to sure you area plans are seamlessly executed. Provide valuable insights on store, customer, and local high street performance to inform improvements and actions. Lead the charge for new store openings, ensuring every detail from recruitment to training and community engagemnt to is ready for launching. Commercial: Take ownership of building and managing area sales and cost forecats as part of the budgeting process. Deliver insightful analysis on area performance combining data driven decisions with your intuition to drive results. Provide commercial reporting for the area representing retail and your region in trade furoms. Ensure store teams align with operational guidelines and implement action plans where stores are underperformance. Team: Be present visiting stores weekly to support, inspire, and manage performance. Lead community driven b development initiatives through local events, marketing, and external collaboration. Implement new initiatives, securing buy in with your teams, and ensure successful integration into daily operations. Develop talent in area creating succession plans, identifying key skills, and fostering growth through targeted develop plans. Maintain focus on health, safety, and inclusivity across stores ensuring that they are welcoming and secure places for customers and crew. WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO FINISTERRE A natural leadership style with passion for retail and customer experience, with a proven track record for delivering results. 2 years experience in an Area Manager role Experience in collaborative environment where teams grow, innov, and succeed. A strategic thinking balancing long term objectives with hands on, tactical decisions. Proven experience in driving community led b development initiatives through impactful local marketing and event strategies. Strong communication and comfortable data, forecasting, and performance analysis. A value driven individual who embodies Finisterre ethos and dedicated to sustainability, Inclusivity, and responsible growth. A full clean driving licence and the ability to travel, including overnight stays Important: The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Please note that Finisterre are not licensed to sponsor overseas workers. WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE FROM FINISTERRE We are offering a full time, permanent contract, based remotely with travel required. We'll invest in you with a competitive salary of £38,000-£42,000 plus a car and fuel allowance, dependent on skills and experience. But it's not just a job. At Finisterre, we provide an opportunity to grow and develop within a fast paced, growing B Corp certified brand with a great culture and an exciting purpose. You'll get the chance to collaborate within a diverse community of people with a shared mission. In return, we care for you through a range of initiatives and rewards, including: 25 days holiday per year, plus up to 8 UK bank holidays (prorated for part time employees). Additional holidays for length of service. Birthday day off. Up to 3 days of paid volunteering-we will support you in giving back to communities and causes. A discretionary bonus scheme based on company performance. A pension scheme with Nest. 60% product discount for personal and gift use. 30% friends and family product discount. Enhanced family leave policies to support growth. Life assurance with access to an online wellbeing platform that includes an employee assistance program, virtual GP appointments, digital gym, and a range of perks. Access to a range of wellbeing resources, including counselling, cycle to work, eye tests, and wellbeing activities. Regular company and team social events. Various discounts from our B Corp community. Access to our online learning library and company wide training sessions delivered by internal and external trainers to support continual development. An hour to spend in or by the sea every Tuesday followed by a Sea Tuesday company wide meeting. And so much more! Closing date: We'll interview as we go along , so we encourage early applications. Finisterre is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As the Retail Area Manager, you will lead between stores within a wide geographical area from Edinburgh to Bristol and as far south as Poole, driving a customer first focus, collaborating with cross functional teams, you'll ensure seamless execution of plans. You will use insights from store performance to refine operations and guide improvements, ensuring every store delivers a top tier experience. Leading new store openings, you'll ensure every detail is in place to create exceptional first impressions for customers. Your role will also involve taking ownership of sales and cost forecasts, managing performance, and implementing strategies to meet operational standards. Regular store visits will allow you to inspire and support your teams in delivering excellent service. You will lead community driven initiatives to strengthen relationships with customers, while prioritising talent development, health, safety, and inclusivity to ensure your stores remain welcoming, secure spaces for all. ABOUT FINISTERRE Born two decades ago from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre creates enduring outdoor wear for an inspired life in and around the ocean. Proudly B Corp certified, we have committed to a deep belief: to make truly exceptional products in a more responsible and transparent way. Whether based at our cliff top headquarters in St. Agnes, Cornwall, or in one of our retail locations across the UK, Finisterre is a truly unique brand and career proposition. Perched a few hundred metres from the crashing Atlantic, our HQ at St. Agnes' Wheal Kitty Workshops is at the heart of our brand. Here we stay true to our original design ethos of functionality and sustainability brought to life in an understated style and identity, always remaining committed to product, environment, and people. Our people are at the very heart of the Finisterre brand, wherever they may be in the world, sharing our values and vision to make the world a better place. Culture and team are everything here. We take care to create an environment where our people are valued and can thrive and grow with us. It's a buzzing place to work, and we are privileged to enjoy the natural environment and the ocean, daily. As we enter the next exciting stage of global growth, we are on the lookout to talented individuals to join our crew. If you are as passionate of the ocean as we e to be part, as proud of l authentic, you are persons that is part to part assemble and are advoc. (the text was truncated here). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Planning: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in retail by creating, implementing and reviewing new ideas to support the head of retail's strategic direction. Set meaurable goals for your of area and the team for choose, s align to Finisterre's remot retail and business strategy. Collaborate across functions (stock, marketing, operations, and visual merchandising) to sure you area plans are seamlessly executed. Provide valuable insights on store, customer, and local high street performance to inform improvements and actions. Lead the charge for new store openings, ensuring every detail from recruitment to training and community engagemnt to is ready for launching. Commercial: Take ownership of building and managing area sales and cost forecats as part of the budgeting process. Deliver insightful analysis on area performance combining data driven decisions with your intuition to drive results. Provide commercial reporting for the area representing retail and your region in trade furoms. Ensure store teams align with operational guidelines and implement action plans where stores are underperformance. Team: Be present visiting stores weekly to support, inspire, and manage performance. Lead community driven b development initiatives through local events, marketing, and external collaboration. Implement new initiatives, securing buy in with your teams, and ensure successful integration into daily operations. Develop talent in area creating succession plans, identifying key skills, and fostering growth through targeted develop plans. Maintain focus on health, safety, and inclusivity across stores ensuring that they are welcoming and secure places for customers and crew. WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO FINISTERRE A natural leadership style with passion for retail and customer experience, with a proven track record for delivering results. 2 years experience in an Area Manager role Experience in collaborative environment where teams grow, innov, and succeed. A strategic thinking balancing long term objectives with hands on, tactical decisions. Proven experience in driving community led b development initiatives through impactful local marketing and event strategies. Strong communication and comfortable data, forecasting, and performance analysis. A value driven individual who embodies Finisterre ethos and dedicated to sustainability, Inclusivity, and responsible growth. A full clean driving licence and the ability to travel, including overnight stays Important: The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Please note that Finisterre are not licensed to sponsor overseas workers. WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE FROM FINISTERRE We are offering a full time, permanent contract, based remotely with travel required. We'll invest in you with a competitive salary of £38,000-£42,000 plus a car and fuel allowance, dependent on skills and experience. But it's not just a job. At Finisterre, we provide an opportunity to grow and develop within a fast paced, growing B Corp certified brand with a great culture and an exciting purpose. You'll get the chance to collaborate within a diverse community of people with a shared mission. In return, we care for you through a range of initiatives and rewards, including: 25 days holiday per year, plus up to 8 UK bank holidays (prorated for part time employees). Additional holidays for length of service. Birthday day off. Up to 3 days of paid volunteering-we will support you in giving back to communities and causes. A discretionary bonus scheme based on company performance. A pension scheme with Nest. 60% product discount for personal and gift use. 30% friends and family product discount. Enhanced family leave policies to support growth. Life assurance with access to an online wellbeing platform that includes an employee assistance program, virtual GP appointments, digital gym, and a range of perks. Access to a range of wellbeing resources, including counselling, cycle to work, eye tests, and wellbeing activities. Regular company and team social events. Various discounts from our B Corp community. Access to our online learning library and company wide training sessions delivered by internal and external trainers to support continual development. An hour to spend in or by the sea every Tuesday followed by a Sea Tuesday company wide meeting. And so much more! Closing date: We'll interview as we go along , so we encourage early applications. Finisterre is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.
A leading outdoor apparel brand in the UK is seeking a Retail Area Manager to oversee 10-15 stores, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and driving sales performance. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a management role and demonstrates strong leadership and community engagement skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £38,000-£42,000 plus benefits including a car allowance and product discounts.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
A leading outdoor apparel brand in the UK is seeking a Retail Area Manager to oversee 10-15 stores, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and driving sales performance. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a management role and demonstrates strong leadership and community engagement skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £38,000-£42,000 plus benefits including a car allowance and product discounts.
ABOUT THE ROLE As the Retail Area Manager, you will lead between stores within a wide geographical area from Edinburgh to Bristol and as far south as Poole, driving a customer first focus, collaborating with cross functional teams, you'll ensure seamless execution of plans. You will use insights from store performance to refine operations and guide improvements, ensuring every store delivers a top tier experience. Leading new store openings, you'll ensure every detail is in place to create exceptional first impressions for customers. Your role will also involve taking ownership of sales and cost forecasts, managing performance, and implementing strategies to meet operational standards. Regular store visits will allow you to inspire and support your teams in delivering excellent service. You will lead community driven initiatives to strengthen relationships with customers, while prioritising talent development, health, safety, and inclusivity to ensure your stores remain welcoming, secure spaces for all. ABOUT FINISTERRE Born two decades ago from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre creates enduring outdoor wear for an inspired life in and around the ocean. Proudly B Corp certified, we have committed to a deep belief: to make truly exceptional products in a more responsible and transparent way. Whether based at our cliff top headquarters in St. Agnes, Cornwall, or in one of our retail locations across the UK, Finisterre is a truly unique brand and career proposition. Perched a few hundred metres from the crashing Atlantic, our HQ at St. Agnes' Wheal Kitty Workshops is at the heart of our brand. Here we stay true to our original design ethos of functionality and sustainability brought to life in an understated style and identity, always remaining committed to product, environment, and people. Our people are at the very heart of the Finisterre brand, wherever they may be in the world, sharing our values and vision to make the world a better place. Culture and team are everything here. We take care to create an environment where our people are valued and can thrive and grow with us. It's a buzzing place to work, and we are privileged to enjoy the natural environment and the ocean, daily. As we enter the next exciting stage of global growth, we are on the lookout to talented individuals to join our crew. If you are as passionate of the ocean as we e to be part, as proud of l authentic, you are persons that is part to part assemble and are advoc. (the text was truncated here). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Planning: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in retail by creating, implementing and reviewing new ideas to support the head of retail's strategic direction. Set meaurable goals for your of area and the team for choose, s align to Finisterre's remot retail and business strategy. Collaborate across functions (stock, marketing, operations, and visual merchandising) to sure you area plans are seamlessly executed. Provide valuable insights on store, customer, and local high street performance to inform improvements and actions. Lead the charge for new store openings, ensuring every detail from recruitment to training and community engagemnt to is ready for launching. Commercial: Take ownership of building and managing area sales and cost forecats as part of the budgeting process. Deliver insightful analysis on area performance combining data driven decisions with your intuition to drive results. Provide commercial reporting for the area representing retail and your region in trade furoms. Ensure store teams align with operational guidelines and implement action plans where stores are underperformance. Team: Be present visiting stores weekly to support, inspire, and manage performance. Lead community driven b development initiatives through local events, marketing, and external collaboration. Implement new initiatives, securing buy in with your teams, and ensure successful integration into daily operations. Develop talent in area creating succession plans, identifying key skills, and fostering growth through targeted develop plans. Maintain focus on health, safety, and inclusivity across stores ensuring that they are welcoming and secure places for customers and crew. WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO FINISTERRE A natural leadership style with passion for retail and customer experience, with a proven track record for delivering results. 2 years experience in an Area Manager role Experience in collaborative environment where teams grow, innov, and succeed. A strategic thinking balancing long term objectives with hands on, tactical decisions. Proven experience in driving community led b development initiatives through impactful local marketing and event strategies. Strong communication and comfortable data, forecasting, and performance analysis. A value driven individual who embodies Finisterre ethos and dedicated to sustainability, Inclusivity, and responsible growth. A full clean driving licence and the ability to travel, including overnight stays Important: The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Please note that Finisterre are not licensed to sponsor overseas workers. WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE FROM FINISTERRE We are offering a full time, permanent contract, based remotely with travel required. We'll invest in you with a competitive salary of £38,000-£42,000 plus a car and fuel allowance, dependent on skills and experience. But it's not just a job. At Finisterre, we provide an opportunity to grow and develop within a fast paced, growing B Corp certified brand with a great culture and an exciting purpose. You'll get the chance to collaborate within a diverse community of people with a shared mission. In return, we care for you through a range of initiatives and rewards, including: 25 days holiday per year, plus up to 8 UK bank holidays (prorated for part time employees). Additional holidays for length of service. Birthday day off. Up to 3 days of paid volunteering-we will support you in giving back to communities and causes. A discretionary bonus scheme based on company performance. A pension scheme with Nest. 60% product discount for personal and gift use. 30% friends and family product discount. Enhanced family leave policies to support growth. Life assurance with access to an online wellbeing platform that includes an employee assistance program, virtual GP appointments, digital gym, and a range of perks. Access to a range of wellbeing resources, including counselling, cycle to work, eye tests, and wellbeing activities. Regular company and team social events. Various discounts from our B Corp community. Access to our online learning library and company wide training sessions delivered by internal and external trainers to support continual development. An hour to spend in or by the sea every Tuesday followed by a Sea Tuesday company wide meeting. And so much more! Closing date: We'll interview as we go along , so we encourage early applications. Finisterre is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As the Retail Area Manager, you will lead between stores within a wide geographical area from Edinburgh to Bristol and as far south as Poole, driving a customer first focus, collaborating with cross functional teams, you'll ensure seamless execution of plans. You will use insights from store performance to refine operations and guide improvements, ensuring every store delivers a top tier experience. Leading new store openings, you'll ensure every detail is in place to create exceptional first impressions for customers. Your role will also involve taking ownership of sales and cost forecasts, managing performance, and implementing strategies to meet operational standards. Regular store visits will allow you to inspire and support your teams in delivering excellent service. You will lead community driven initiatives to strengthen relationships with customers, while prioritising talent development, health, safety, and inclusivity to ensure your stores remain welcoming, secure spaces for all. ABOUT FINISTERRE Born two decades ago from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre creates enduring outdoor wear for an inspired life in and around the ocean. Proudly B Corp certified, we have committed to a deep belief: to make truly exceptional products in a more responsible and transparent way. Whether based at our cliff top headquarters in St. Agnes, Cornwall, or in one of our retail locations across the UK, Finisterre is a truly unique brand and career proposition. Perched a few hundred metres from the crashing Atlantic, our HQ at St. Agnes' Wheal Kitty Workshops is at the heart of our brand. Here we stay true to our original design ethos of functionality and sustainability brought to life in an understated style and identity, always remaining committed to product, environment, and people. Our people are at the very heart of the Finisterre brand, wherever they may be in the world, sharing our values and vision to make the world a better place. Culture and team are everything here. We take care to create an environment where our people are valued and can thrive and grow with us. It's a buzzing place to work, and we are privileged to enjoy the natural environment and the ocean, daily. As we enter the next exciting stage of global growth, we are on the lookout to talented individuals to join our crew. If you are as passionate of the ocean as we e to be part, as proud of l authentic, you are persons that is part to part assemble and are advoc. (the text was truncated here). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Planning: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in retail by creating, implementing and reviewing new ideas to support the head of retail's strategic direction. Set meaurable goals for your of area and the team for choose, s align to Finisterre's remot retail and business strategy. Collaborate across functions (stock, marketing, operations, and visual merchandising) to sure you area plans are seamlessly executed. Provide valuable insights on store, customer, and local high street performance to inform improvements and actions. Lead the charge for new store openings, ensuring every detail from recruitment to training and community engagemnt to is ready for launching. Commercial: Take ownership of building and managing area sales and cost forecats as part of the budgeting process. Deliver insightful analysis on area performance combining data driven decisions with your intuition to drive results. Provide commercial reporting for the area representing retail and your region in trade furoms. Ensure store teams align with operational guidelines and implement action plans where stores are underperformance. Team: Be present visiting stores weekly to support, inspire, and manage performance. Lead community driven b development initiatives through local events, marketing, and external collaboration. Implement new initiatives, securing buy in with your teams, and ensure successful integration into daily operations. Develop talent in area creating succession plans, identifying key skills, and fostering growth through targeted develop plans. Maintain focus on health, safety, and inclusivity across stores ensuring that they are welcoming and secure places for customers and crew. WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO FINISTERRE A natural leadership style with passion for retail and customer experience, with a proven track record for delivering results. 2 years experience in an Area Manager role Experience in collaborative environment where teams grow, innov, and succeed. A strategic thinking balancing long term objectives with hands on, tactical decisions. Proven experience in driving community led b development initiatives through impactful local marketing and event strategies. Strong communication and comfortable data, forecasting, and performance analysis. A value driven individual who embodies Finisterre ethos and dedicated to sustainability, Inclusivity, and responsible growth. A full clean driving licence and the ability to travel, including overnight stays Important: The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Please note that Finisterre are not licensed to sponsor overseas workers. WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE FROM FINISTERRE We are offering a full time, permanent contract, based remotely with travel required. We'll invest in you with a competitive salary of £38,000-£42,000 plus a car and fuel allowance, dependent on skills and experience. But it's not just a job. At Finisterre, we provide an opportunity to grow and develop within a fast paced, growing B Corp certified brand with a great culture and an exciting purpose. You'll get the chance to collaborate within a diverse community of people with a shared mission. In return, we care for you through a range of initiatives and rewards, including: 25 days holiday per year, plus up to 8 UK bank holidays (prorated for part time employees). Additional holidays for length of service. Birthday day off. Up to 3 days of paid volunteering-we will support you in giving back to communities and causes. A discretionary bonus scheme based on company performance. A pension scheme with Nest. 60% product discount for personal and gift use. 30% friends and family product discount. Enhanced family leave policies to support growth. Life assurance with access to an online wellbeing platform that includes an employee assistance program, virtual GP appointments, digital gym, and a range of perks. Access to a range of wellbeing resources, including counselling, cycle to work, eye tests, and wellbeing activities. Regular company and team social events. Various discounts from our B Corp community. Access to our online learning library and company wide training sessions delivered by internal and external trainers to support continual development. An hour to spend in or by the sea every Tuesday followed by a Sea Tuesday company wide meeting. And so much more! Closing date: We'll interview as we go along , so we encourage early applications. Finisterre is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.
A leading outdoor apparel brand in the UK is seeking a Retail Area Manager to oversee 10-15 stores, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and driving sales performance. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a management role and demonstrates strong leadership and community engagement skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £38,000-£42,000 plus benefits including a car allowance and product discounts.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
A leading outdoor apparel brand in the UK is seeking a Retail Area Manager to oversee 10-15 stores, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and driving sales performance. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a management role and demonstrates strong leadership and community engagement skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £38,000-£42,000 plus benefits including a car allowance and product discounts.
ABOUT THE ROLE As the Retail Area Manager, you will lead between stores within a wide geographical area from Edinburgh to Bristol and as far south as Poole, driving a customer first focus, collaborating with cross functional teams, you'll ensure seamless execution of plans. You will use insights from store performance to refine operations and guide improvements, ensuring every store delivers a top tier experience. Leading new store openings, you'll ensure every detail is in place to create exceptional first impressions for customers. Your role will also involve taking ownership of sales and cost forecasts, managing performance, and implementing strategies to meet operational standards. Regular store visits will allow you to inspire and support your teams in delivering excellent service. You will lead community driven initiatives to strengthen relationships with customers, while prioritising talent development, health, safety, and inclusivity to ensure your stores remain welcoming, secure spaces for all. ABOUT FINISTERRE Born two decades ago from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre creates enduring outdoor wear for an inspired life in and around the ocean. Proudly B Corp certified, we have committed to a deep belief: to make truly exceptional products in a more responsible and transparent way. Whether based at our cliff top headquarters in St. Agnes, Cornwall, or in one of our retail locations across the UK, Finisterre is a truly unique brand and career proposition. Perched a few hundred metres from the crashing Atlantic, our HQ at St. Agnes' Wheal Kitty Workshops is at the heart of our brand. Here we stay true to our original design ethos of functionality and sustainability brought to life in an understated style and identity, always remaining committed to product, environment, and people. Our people are at the very heart of the Finisterre brand, wherever they may be in the world, sharing our values and vision to make the world a better place. Culture and team are everything here. We take care to create an environment where our people are valued and can thrive and grow with us. It's a buzzing place to work, and we are privileged to enjoy the natural environment and the ocean, daily. As we enter the next exciting stage of global growth, we are on the lookout to talented individuals to join our crew. If you are as passionate of the ocean as we e to be part, as proud of l authentic, you are persons that is part to part assemble and are advoc. (the text was truncated here). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Planning: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in retail by creating, implementing and reviewing new ideas to support the head of retail's strategic direction. Set meaurable goals for your of area and the team for choose, s align to Finisterre's remot retail and business strategy. Collaborate across functions (stock, marketing, operations, and visual merchandising) to sure you area plans are seamlessly executed. Provide valuable insights on store, customer, and local high street performance to inform improvements and actions. Lead the charge for new store openings, ensuring every detail from recruitment to training and community engagemnt to is ready for launching. Commercial: Take ownership of building and managing area sales and cost forecats as part of the budgeting process. Deliver insightful analysis on area performance combining data driven decisions with your intuition to drive results. Provide commercial reporting for the area representing retail and your region in trade furoms. Ensure store teams align with operational guidelines and implement action plans where stores are underperformance. Team: Be present visiting stores weekly to support, inspire, and manage performance. Lead community driven b development initiatives through local events, marketing, and external collaboration. Implement new initiatives, securing buy in with your teams, and ensure successful integration into daily operations. Develop talent in area creating succession plans, identifying key skills, and fostering growth through targeted develop plans. Maintain focus on health, safety, and inclusivity across stores ensuring that they are welcoming and secure places for customers and crew. WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO FINISTERRE A natural leadership style with passion for retail and customer experience, with a proven track record for delivering results. 2 years experience in an Area Manager role Experience in collaborative environment where teams grow, innov, and succeed. A strategic thinking balancing long term objectives with hands on, tactical decisions. Proven experience in driving community led b development initiatives through impactful local marketing and event strategies. Strong communication and comfortable data, forecasting, and performance analysis. A value driven individual who embodies Finisterre ethos and dedicated to sustainability, Inclusivity, and responsible growth. A full clean driving licence and the ability to travel, including overnight stays Important: The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Please note that Finisterre are not licensed to sponsor overseas workers. WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE FROM FINISTERRE We are offering a full time, permanent contract, based remotely with travel required. We'll invest in you with a competitive salary of £38,000-£42,000 plus a car and fuel allowance, dependent on skills and experience. But it's not just a job. At Finisterre, we provide an opportunity to grow and develop within a fast paced, growing B Corp certified brand with a great culture and an exciting purpose. You'll get the chance to collaborate within a diverse community of people with a shared mission. In return, we care for you through a range of initiatives and rewards, including: 25 days holiday per year, plus up to 8 UK bank holidays (prorated for part time employees). Additional holidays for length of service. Birthday day off. Up to 3 days of paid volunteering-we will support you in giving back to communities and causes. A discretionary bonus scheme based on company performance. A pension scheme with Nest. 60% product discount for personal and gift use. 30% friends and family product discount. Enhanced family leave policies to support growth. Life assurance with access to an online wellbeing platform that includes an employee assistance program, virtual GP appointments, digital gym, and a range of perks. Access to a range of wellbeing resources, including counselling, cycle to work, eye tests, and wellbeing activities. Regular company and team social events. Various discounts from our B Corp community. Access to our online learning library and company wide training sessions delivered by internal and external trainers to support continual development. An hour to spend in or by the sea every Tuesday followed by a Sea Tuesday company wide meeting. And so much more! Closing date: We'll interview as we go along , so we encourage early applications. Finisterre is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As the Retail Area Manager, you will lead between stores within a wide geographical area from Edinburgh to Bristol and as far south as Poole, driving a customer first focus, collaborating with cross functional teams, you'll ensure seamless execution of plans. You will use insights from store performance to refine operations and guide improvements, ensuring every store delivers a top tier experience. Leading new store openings, you'll ensure every detail is in place to create exceptional first impressions for customers. Your role will also involve taking ownership of sales and cost forecasts, managing performance, and implementing strategies to meet operational standards. Regular store visits will allow you to inspire and support your teams in delivering excellent service. You will lead community driven initiatives to strengthen relationships with customers, while prioritising talent development, health, safety, and inclusivity to ensure your stores remain welcoming, secure spaces for all. ABOUT FINISTERRE Born two decades ago from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre creates enduring outdoor wear for an inspired life in and around the ocean. Proudly B Corp certified, we have committed to a deep belief: to make truly exceptional products in a more responsible and transparent way. Whether based at our cliff top headquarters in St. Agnes, Cornwall, or in one of our retail locations across the UK, Finisterre is a truly unique brand and career proposition. Perched a few hundred metres from the crashing Atlantic, our HQ at St. Agnes' Wheal Kitty Workshops is at the heart of our brand. Here we stay true to our original design ethos of functionality and sustainability brought to life in an understated style and identity, always remaining committed to product, environment, and people. Our people are at the very heart of the Finisterre brand, wherever they may be in the world, sharing our values and vision to make the world a better place. Culture and team are everything here. We take care to create an environment where our people are valued and can thrive and grow with us. It's a buzzing place to work, and we are privileged to enjoy the natural environment and the ocean, daily. As we enter the next exciting stage of global growth, we are on the lookout to talented individuals to join our crew. If you are as passionate of the ocean as we e to be part, as proud of l authentic, you are persons that is part to part assemble and are advoc. (the text was truncated here). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Planning: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in retail by creating, implementing and reviewing new ideas to support the head of retail's strategic direction. Set meaurable goals for your of area and the team for choose, s align to Finisterre's remot retail and business strategy. Collaborate across functions (stock, marketing, operations, and visual merchandising) to sure you area plans are seamlessly executed. Provide valuable insights on store, customer, and local high street performance to inform improvements and actions. Lead the charge for new store openings, ensuring every detail from recruitment to training and community engagemnt to is ready for launching. Commercial: Take ownership of building and managing area sales and cost forecats as part of the budgeting process. Deliver insightful analysis on area performance combining data driven decisions with your intuition to drive results. Provide commercial reporting for the area representing retail and your region in trade furoms. Ensure store teams align with operational guidelines and implement action plans where stores are underperformance. Team: Be present visiting stores weekly to support, inspire, and manage performance. Lead community driven b development initiatives through local events, marketing, and external collaboration. Implement new initiatives, securing buy in with your teams, and ensure successful integration into daily operations. Develop talent in area creating succession plans, identifying key skills, and fostering growth through targeted develop plans. Maintain focus on health, safety, and inclusivity across stores ensuring that they are welcoming and secure places for customers and crew. WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO FINISTERRE A natural leadership style with passion for retail and customer experience, with a proven track record for delivering results. 2 years experience in an Area Manager role Experience in collaborative environment where teams grow, innov, and succeed. A strategic thinking balancing long term objectives with hands on, tactical decisions. Proven experience in driving community led b development initiatives through impactful local marketing and event strategies. Strong communication and comfortable data, forecasting, and performance analysis. A value driven individual who embodies Finisterre ethos and dedicated to sustainability, Inclusivity, and responsible growth. A full clean driving licence and the ability to travel, including overnight stays Important: The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Please note that Finisterre are not licensed to sponsor overseas workers. WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE FROM FINISTERRE We are offering a full time, permanent contract, based remotely with travel required. We'll invest in you with a competitive salary of £38,000-£42,000 plus a car and fuel allowance, dependent on skills and experience. But it's not just a job. At Finisterre, we provide an opportunity to grow and develop within a fast paced, growing B Corp certified brand with a great culture and an exciting purpose. You'll get the chance to collaborate within a diverse community of people with a shared mission. In return, we care for you through a range of initiatives and rewards, including: 25 days holiday per year, plus up to 8 UK bank holidays (prorated for part time employees). Additional holidays for length of service. Birthday day off. Up to 3 days of paid volunteering-we will support you in giving back to communities and causes. A discretionary bonus scheme based on company performance. A pension scheme with Nest. 60% product discount for personal and gift use. 30% friends and family product discount. Enhanced family leave policies to support growth. Life assurance with access to an online wellbeing platform that includes an employee assistance program, virtual GP appointments, digital gym, and a range of perks. Access to a range of wellbeing resources, including counselling, cycle to work, eye tests, and wellbeing activities. Regular company and team social events. Various discounts from our B Corp community. Access to our online learning library and company wide training sessions delivered by internal and external trainers to support continual development. An hour to spend in or by the sea every Tuesday followed by a Sea Tuesday company wide meeting. And so much more! Closing date: We'll interview as we go along , so we encourage early applications. Finisterre is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.
A leading outdoor apparel brand in the UK is seeking a Retail Area Manager to oversee 10-15 stores, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and driving sales performance. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a management role and demonstrates strong leadership and community engagement skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £38,000-£42,000 plus benefits including a car allowance and product discounts.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
A leading outdoor apparel brand in the UK is seeking a Retail Area Manager to oversee 10-15 stores, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and driving sales performance. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a management role and demonstrates strong leadership and community engagement skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £38,000-£42,000 plus benefits including a car allowance and product discounts.