Urgent: Store Manager

Overview
Job Title: Store Manager

Employer: Lone Design Club

Location: Kildare Village

Reporting to: Store Design & Operations Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

About Lone Design Club
Lone Design Club (LDC) is a platform redefining retail by connecting conscious consumers with independent, purpose-driven brands. We create immersive retail experiences and activations across the UK and internationally, championing innovation, transparency, and storytelling.

The Role
We are looking for a driven and entrepreneurial Store Manager to take full ownership of our 55 Kildare store. You’ll lead all aspects of the store's operations and performance, from team management and customer experience to marketing activation and brand success. You will act as the in-store face of both 55 Kildare and Lone Design Club — championing our mission, delivering results, and nurturing a thriving, ever-changing retail space.

This is a unique opportunity for a proactive, commercially-minded individual who wants to help shape the future of physical retail.

This job description outlines the key responsibilities and expectations for the role but is not an exhaustive list. You may be required to carry out additional duties as reasonably requested by Lone Design Club in line with the needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities
Store Leadership & Operations

Own and oversee all day-to-day operations of the 55 Kildare store.

Recruit, manage and motivate a high-performing store team.

Ensure smooth processes across opening/closing, stock management, VM, health & safety, and security.

Maintain a high standard of visual merchandising in line with brand guidelines.

Marketing & Activation

Collaborate with the HQ team to implement localised marketing strategies, events, and in-store activations.

Identify opportunities to drive traffic, grow footfall, and increase conversion through creative and commercial thinking.

Build relationships with the local community, influencers, press, and collaborators to enhance the store’s profile.

Brand Success & Relationship Management

Act as the main in-store point of contact for partner brands.

Support brands with onboarding, sales performance, merchandising, and overall experience.

Drive retention by ensuring brands see strong value and results from their time at 55 Kildare.

Collect and relay brand and customer feedback to inform improvements.

Customer Experience

Deliver exceptional service to all customers and embody the Lone Design Club values.

Train the team on storytelling, brand knowledge, and service excellence.

Champion a welcoming, inclusive and inspiring in-store atmosphere.

Who You Are

You have proven experience managing a store or senior retail team, ideally in fashion, lifestyle, or premium retail.

You’re a natural leader who motivates and develops others, creating a high-performing and positive team culture.

You’re commercially driven, with a track record of boosting sales, conversion, and overall store performance.

You’re confident overseeing all aspects of store operations — from stock management and VM to health & safety and compliance.

You’re passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences and know how to foster a welcoming, inclusive environment.

You think creatively about local marketing, events, and activations that drive traffic and build community engagement.

You’re skilled at building strong relationships with brand partners, stakeholders, and collaborators.

You thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments and stay highly organised, adaptable, and solution-focused.

You’re comfortable using POS systems, reporting tools, and retail software to support operational excellence.

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