We have a core belief that our toxic, sedentary lifestyles are making humans, and the planet, sick. So we’re on a mission to change it.

We are a footwear company, a health and wellbeing company and we’re searching for brilliant humans with exceptional skills and talent to help us make this dream into a reality.

Does the shoe fit? Read on…

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and generally awesome Store Manager for our new store in the centre of Bristol.  This is a really fab opportunity for a Store Manager to put their mark on a new store, recruit a team from the ground up and set the scene for our retail offering in Bristol. 

WHERE YOU’LL PLAY

• Oversee all aspects of the store's operations, including sales, customer service, inventory management, and staff supervision.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to drive revenue growth and meet sales targets.
• Ensure that the store maintains a clean and organized appearance at all times.
• Monitor and analyse sales and inventory data to identify trends and make informed decisions on store stock requirements.
• Hire, train, motivate and schedule employees to ensure adequate staffing levels and excellent customer service.
• Resolve customer complaints and problems in a timely and professional manner
• Implement and enforce store policies and procedures to promote a safe, inclusive and productive work environment
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to store colleagues to encourage professional development
• Collaborate with other store managers and corporate leadership to share best practices and achieve company-wide goals.

ALL ABOUT YOU

Experience of being a Store Manager in retail, ideally for a company like ours....footwear, outdoors, wellbeing etc. 

Ability to lead and motivate store colleagues to achieve sales targets and provide excellent customer service.

Experience in developing and implementing sales strategies to drive revenue growth and meet sales targets.

Strong communication skills to effectively interact with customers and colleagues.

Ability to resolve customer complaints and employee issues in a timely and professional manner.

Ability to provide excellent customer service and ensure customer satisfaction and role modelling this instore.

Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and achieve company goals.

OUR EPIC BAREFOOT BENEFTIS

• 25-day holiday allowance (pro rata), 4 additional days each year to volunteer, get outdoors or focus on your wellbeing, and a day off for your birthday
• Private Medical Health care, including mental health, dental and eye care.
• Livebarefoot Pot – up to £1,000 per year to inspire you to live barefoot (embrace hobbies and passions) and or boost your natural health.
• Free seasonal Vivo footwear and discounts for you, your friends & family.
• Pension matched to 5%
• – 4 Vivo Gatherings to celebrate the equinox and solstice, connecting and reflecting in nature
• Travel Allowance to support connection days.
• Generous gender-neutral parental leave
• Death in service plan up to 6 times your salary
• Group income protection insurance
• Long service awards
• Car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Vivobarefoot believes that diversity is the essence of its ecosystem. We encourage diversity of thought and believe that it enables creativity and innovation to flourish. Our mission is to create a fair and equitable workplace where people thrive and are empowered to become their true selves at work. We believe that feedback and fostering collaboration will allow employees to blaze new trails and enjoy every aspect of the Vivobarefoot community.

Every opportunity for recruiting a new member of the Vivobarefoot community should be an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent, and skills into our community. Therefore, our commitment is to recruit regardless of race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, mental health illness, marital or parental status, national or social origin, gender identity, age or any other characteristics protected by law. We look forward to walking this barefoot journey with you. in a timely and professional manner.