Deputy Store Manager

Deputy Store Manager

London Graphic Centre Closing date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Creative
Contract: Permanent
London

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Our store is not a typical high street shop. It is a large, specialist retail destination arranged over two floors, with a broad and carefully curated product range covering close to 20,000 SKUs. Customers come to us for expert advice, trusted brands, specialist materials and a level of service that

Job Description

This is a significant leadership role within the largest and most important part of the London Graphic Centre business.
Working closely with the Store Manager, you will help lead the day to day running of a busy, high profile Covent Garden store. You will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service, strong commercial performance, high operational standards and a knowledgeable, motivated team.
This role would suit an experienced Assistant Store Manager, Deputy Manager or Store Manager who is ready to take on a more specialist, commercially important and rewarding retail leadership position.
You will need to be hands on, visible and highly organised, with the confidence to lead from the shop floor while also understanding the commercial detail behind strong retail performance.

Job Requirements

We are looking for someone who can bring both retail discipline and genuine enthusiasm for creative products.
You will ideally have:
Experience as an Assistant Store Manager, Deputy Store Manager, Store Manager or senior retail leader.
A track record of helping to run a sizable or complex retail store.
Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to coach, motivate and hold a team to high standards.
A commercial mindset, with confidence around sales, margin, stock, payroll and store performance.
Excellent customer service standards and the ability to lead by example.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast moving environment.
Good judgement, maturity and confidence when dealing with customers, colleagues and operational issues.
A genuine interest in art, design, stationery, creative materials or specialist retail.
The ability to learn a large product range and help others build their knowledge.
A practical, hands on approach. This is a

Job Responsibilities

As Deputy Store Manager, you will:
Support the Store Manager in leading a large, specialist retail store over two floors.
Help drive sales, contribution, customer service, operational standards and team performance.
Act as a senior leader on the shop floor, setting the tone for the team and ensuring customers receive knowledgeable, helpful and confident service.
Deputise for the Store Manager, taking full responsibility for the store when required.
Lead, coach and motivate the team to deliver agreed targets, standards and objectives.
Build a strong service culture, ensuring colleagues engage with customers properly, understand their needs and recommend the right products.
Develop product knowledge across the team, particularly across art materials, design supplies, stationery, graphics, paper, print and creative tools.
Maintain excellent visual merchandising, housekeeping and stock presentation standards.
Work with the Store Manager to manage store resources, rotas, payroll control and

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Deputy Store Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Deputy Store Manager

Job: Deputy Store Manager

Organisation: London Graphic Centre

Postcode: WC2H 9JL

How to Apply

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Closing date 24th August 2026 12pm