Are you an experienced Store Manager at Angling Direct with a passion for developing others, driving operational excellence, and shaping the future of our store management? We’re looking for six Senior Store Managers to play pivotal roles in supporting, coaching, and elevating new and existing Store Managers. 

As a Senior Store Manager, you will take the lead in delivering structured training programmes, ensuring managers build the skills, confidence, and capability they need to run high‑performing stores. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence store standards, strengthen leadership capability, and make a meaningful impact across our business. 

 What You’ll Be Doing 

• Lead Training & Induction Programmes 
• Deliver our 5‑week structured induction for new Store Managers, combining in‑store coaching, remote support, and weekly visits. 
• Run knowledge checks, assessments and complete final sign‑offs for new managers. 
• Provide targeted interventions for existing managers with development needs. 

 Coach & Inspire Store Managers 

• Act as a mentor, offering regular feedback and guidance throughout probation and beyond. 
• Run weekly Teams calls and workshops, supporting managers with systems, processes, and retail operations (ROPs). 
• Identify knowledge gaps and put tailored development plans in place. 

 Drive Operational Excellence 

• Ensure training content aligns with company policy, compliance expectations, and retail operational standards. 
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation. 
• Support the rollout of new systems and processes across the store estate. 
• Collaborate & Innovate 
• Partner with the Head of Operations and wider leadership teams to continuously improve our management development approach. 
• Share insights from the shop floor to help shape future training content and store initiatives. 

 What We’re Looking For 

• Strong background in retail leadership, ideally as a high‑performing Store Manager. 
• A natural coach with excellent communication skills. 
• Confidence in running structured training and delivering clear, constructive feedback. 
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to track progression and maintain accurate records. 
• Passion for developing talent and improving retail standards across multiple locations. 
• Strong retail standards when it comes to all store aspects. 
• A Senior Store Manager will be flexible and be prepared to spend days / nights away from home store. 
• A process and systems expert. 

 What You’ll Gain 

• A highly influential role shaping the capability of our Store Manager population. 
• Opportunities to collaborate with senior stakeholders across retail operations. 
• The chance to build a culture of excellence, consistency, and continuous improvement. 
• A role where your leadership will directly impact store performance and colleague development.