Retail: Store Operations

Store Management:

Great stores don’t just happen, they’re led by mangers who know how to hit numbers, lead teams and bring retail to life, and they’re dependent upon killer store management recruitment. At McCarthy HQ, we’re run by ex-store managers, so we specialise in retail recruitment for retailers who need commercially driver leaders to take charge of KPIs, deliver operational excellence, and create stand-out customer experience.

From national chains to challenger brands, we help retailers across the UK find the Store Managers, Area Managers, and Heads of Retail who’ll lead from the front, and know exactly how to manage people as well as stock.

We understand the reality of running a store: the daily drive to hit targets, manage costs and boost conversion. That’s why we don’t just look for experience – we look for proven KPI ownership, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence team performance.

Our process is hands-on, tailored and outcomes-focused. We’ll take time to understand your store formats, operating model and leadership expectation and design a targeted search strategy to match. The result? A shortlist of engaged, capable leaders who’ll level-up your store performance. And with retention support included, we’ll help make sure they stick around to do just that.