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About Us

The Soccer Archive is the ultimate destination for all things football. Launched at the start of 2023, we offer a wide range of original and authentic vintage football products. Specialising in authentic, rare and iconic football shirts from legendary clubs and players worldwide, we cater to passionate fans, collectors and fashion enthusiasts alike. We operate online through thesoccerarchive.com, and our Soho store is a hub for football culture, offering a unique shopping experience where nostalgia meets style.

Role Overview:

We're seeking a dynamic, football-obsessed Retail Store Manager to lead our London store and drive its success. In this role, you’ll oversee daily operations, inspire a passionate team and ensure every customer leaves with a piece of football history. This role is perfect for a retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and shares our love for vintage fashion and football heritage.

Key Responsibilities:

You will work five days a week between Monday and Sunday and guarantee availability for a minimum of five weekend days each month.

- Store Leadership: Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless workflows, exceptional visual merchandising and compliance with health/safety standards.

- Team Management: Recruit, train and motivate a team of retail associates, fostering a culture of enthusiasm, expertise and customer-centric service.

- Sales & Targets: Drive store performance through strategic sales initiatives, KPI monitoring and innovative promotions to exceed revenue goals.

- Inventory Control: Oversee stock management, including ordering, replenishment, and audits, ensuring a curated collection of rare vintage shirts.

- Customer Experience: Deliver personalised service, resolve issues, and build lasting relationships with collectors, fans, and new customers.

- Event Coordination: Organise in-store events (e.g., product launches, meet-ups with football legends) to boost engagement and community ties.

- Social Media: Work closely with our Social Media Manager and on-site creatives to create and supply quality content.

- Market Insight: Stay ahead of vintage fashion and football culture trends to inform buying decisions and merchandising strategies.

 

What We’re Looking For

- Experience: 3+ years in retail, either in a management or supervision role, ideally in fashion, sports retail, or vintage/luxury goods.

- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to inspire teams, manage schedules and resolve conflicts effectively.

- Sales-Driven Mindset: Track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets and implementing successful retail strategies.

- Football Passion: Deep knowledge of football history, clubs, and players - bonus points if you’re a collector or enthusiast.

- Technical Skills: Proficiency in POS systems, inventory software, the Google Workspace suite and visual merchandising principles.

- Adaptability: Flexibility to work weekends, matchdays, and peak retail periods.

 

What We Offer:

- Competitive Salary + performance-based bonuses.

- Generous Staff Discount on our iconic collection.

- Career Growth: Opportunities to grow within an expanding brand.

- Vibrant Environment: Work in a central London location with a team as passionate as you are.