Fashion Department Manager | Aylesbury

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, alternate weekends

Salary: DOE

Are you a commercially focused fashion retailer with a passion for leadership? This is an opportunity to take full ownership of a fashion department within a growing garden retail environment!

This is a great chance to mix creativity and commercial impact in a role where you can truly make your mark. Bonus? With alternate weekends and no late evenings, the role offers an excellent work-life balance.

About the business:

The business we're working with is one of the leading garden retailers in the UK, highly regarded for its quality and customer experience. They focus on supporting and developing their teams and offer a positive, well-structured working environment.

About the role:

As Fashion Department Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the performance and presentation of the department. From leading your team on the shop floor to analysing sales data and planning seasonal launches, you'll have real autonomy to make decisions that drive results.

Responsibilities:

• Leading, developing and inspiring your team to deliver excellent service and performance
• Managing seasonal ranges, trend-led displays, and inspiring visual merchandising
• Drive sales and profitability through clear KPIs, commercial planning, and strategic decision-making
• Monitor stock levels, manage EPOS accuracy, and use sales and profit reports to optimise performance
• Maintain high store standards in line with company guidelines
• Implement strategic changes to support departmental growth
• Collaborate with the wider management team to support overall store success

The Ideal Candidate:

• Fashion or lifestyle retail management experience
• Visual merchandising skills
• A commercial, trend-aware mindset
• Hands-on leadership style with experience motivating and developing teams
• Confidence in interpreting sales data and acting decisively
• A proactive attitude
• Passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences

Benefits:

• Staff discount
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking

How to apply

To learn more, please contact elleanna@morepeople.co.uk or call 01780 480530