Store Manager - Aroma-Zone UK
- Source: LinkedIn
- Aroma-Zone
- On-site
- London
- Full-Time
- Senior
Job Description
**JOIN A BRAND REDEFINING NATURAL WELLBEING** Caring for people and the living world is at the heart of everything we do. At Aroma-Zone, we believe natural wellbeing should be accessible, effective and grounded in transparency and scientific expertise.
By joining us, you become part of a team driven by curiosity, knowledge-sharing and a positive impact.
About The Role We are looking for a Store Manager to join our team in Westfield White City .
As a true brand ambassador, you will inspire and empower your team to deliver a unique AZ customer experience and to deliver exceptional results and a unique customer experience bringing natural beauty and well-being to life in our first UK store.
You will run your store as an entrepreneur, accountable for its commercial success, operational excellence and team culture. You will foster a warm and inclusive environment where customers feel welcomed, inspired and supported on their wellness journey.
🌿✨ Your Day-to-day Responsibilities Business & Strategy
- Lead and manage all store operations: retail sales, product advice, aromatherapy and personalised workshops, stock management and events.
- Deliver the AZ strategy and commercial plan for your store
- Drive sales growth through a deep understanding of customer behaviours, local trends and opportunities.
- Take full ownership of KPIS: sales targets, customer experience, stock, P&L and stock control.
- Analyse performance and implement action plans to continuously improve results in collaboration with your team
- Provide regular reporting to leadership and contribute ideas for the wider UK strategy
Brand Experience & VM
- Ensure your store offers a sensory, inspiring and educational brand experience, aligned to AZ values.
- Oversee all aspects of visual merchandising, presentation and store environment.
- Manage stock replenishment and presentation standards – from shopfloor to window displays to workshops
- Build brand visibility and foster relationships within the local wellness and beauty community; represent AZ at local events and with VIP’s where required.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach and develop your team, fostering autonomy, accountability and a growth mindset
- Support recruitment of passionate, customer-focused team members.
- Embed the AZ culture and values; create a team environment where purpose and wellbeing matter.
- Deliver continuous training on brand philosophy, products, selling techniques, customer experience, health & safety
- Regular provide coaching and feedback to support individual growth and team engagement.
- Identify and nurture talent, create clear development pathways within the business.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration and positive team dynamics
Customer Experience
- Champion an exceptional customer experience across all touchpoints — both in-store and in workshops.
- Lead by example on the shop floor — actively engaging with customers and coaching your team to do the same.
- Drive NPS and customer satisfaction scores through personalised, expert advice and welcoming service.
- Manage stock effectively to ensure full availability and a seamless shopping experience.
- Handle customer issues with care and integrity; foster loyalty and trust.
- Actively gather customer insights and share feedback with leadership to continually enhance the customer journey.
Operations & Store Management
- Ensure operational excellence across all store activities — opening, closing, cash handling, compliance.
- Guarantee the security of staff, customers and stock.
- Maintain store equipment, facilities and service standards at the highest level.
- Coordinate with service providers to ensure quality, compliance and efficient maintenance.
- Manage stock processes — ensuring accuracy, efficiency and optimal availability.
- Take full ownership of loss prevention, cost control and in-store risk management.
Health & Safety
- Champion Aroma-Zone’s QHSE standards — ensuring full team compliance and continuous improvement.
- Embed sustainability practices within store operations and team culture.
Experience 🌱👉 **WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**
- Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing retail teams.
- Strong background in managing high-footfall retail environments with operational complexity.
- Expertise in beauty, wellness or lifestyle retail preferred.
- Deep understanding of customer experience…
