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Flagship Store Manager - Chelsea We are looking for a Store Manager to head up our flagship store in Chelsea, London. The ideal candidate will bring meticulous organisation, initiative, a good balance of independent spirit and teamwork, efficiency, profitability, drive and positivity to the business. We are looking for someone with existing retail management experience, or someone with at least 2 years retail experience. A day in the shop involves all sorts. This will include talking to customers, sharing product knowledge, demonstrating products, selling products, stock checking, processing deliveries of stationery ( the best bit ), restocking, cleaning, tidying, visual merchandising or answering the phone. It's varied, fast-paced and fun. We’re nothing without our people, and our customers rave about our team. You’ll be joining a bunch of friendly, knowledgeable, passionate people, all with an outside interest in creation of some kind, from photography to songwriting. Everyone brings great chat to the shop floor because they’re genuinely excited about creation and probably a little bit obsessed with stationery. If this sounds like you then join our club! Our aesthetic has earned us coverage by the likes of Wallpaper*, The Evening Standard, We Heart, Design Week, Cereal Magazine and Gestalten, so we hold ourselves to high standards of store maintenance.We love organisation and we keep our store immaculate. Papersmiths Perks • Staff discount, • An extra day of holiday after 1 years service, • A 3 tier stationery allowance to use in our shop annually up to £300, • Free sweet treats when you hit store targets, • A brand ambassador scheme to join our founder on buying trips Duties include: Store management Training, motivating and managing our team Recruiting new team members Following our existing systems and introducing changes to make the store more efficient Monthly scheduling of the rota Holiday and absence management Driving sales and meeting sales targets Attending monthly financial meetings and sharing sales information with the HQ team Managing in-store systems including our POS, Lightspeed Ensuring the interior and exterior of the shop and stock room are immaculate Enlisting the help of others when needed to fix problems quickly Keeping stocked with necessary supplies Prepping, updating, and replenishing resources and task sheets Customer service and making sales Ensuring a strong CRM score throughout the team Banking and sales reporting Inventory management Working with our buying team to ensure stock is replenished Updating the inventory with new stock arrivals Processing deliveries Organising and overseeing stock checks Visual merchandising Take direction from our creative team to create new displays Direct the refreshing and maintenance of displays as necessary (daily - weekly) Direct the changing of displays Organise installation of window displays Skills Required Management experience in retail as Supervisor or senior sales assistant Commercially minded Customer-centric with a positive attitude Confidence to demonstrate products Experience in sharing specialist knowledge with customers Excellent communication skills Visual merchandising skills Able to work weekends and holidays as required Job Type This is a permanent, full-time role based at our store on Pavilion Road, London. SW1X0AW. Start date July 2026 To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Alli via alli@papersmiths.co.uk. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line. Good luck!

Senior National Account Manager – Top 4 Grocery - Global FMCG Company (Hybrid) We’re partnering with one of the world’s most respected FMCG groups to find a Senior National Account Manager to lead one of their biggest UK grocery accounts. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role in a business that’s known for developing future leaders. You’ll be owning the commercial agenda with a Top 4 grocer, working cross-functionally with marketing, finance, supply chain and global teams, and making a real strategic difference. If you're looking for a step up in profile, pace, and progression—this is it. About the Company This global FMCG powerhouse has a presence in over 100 markets and owns some of the most recognised consumer brands across food, beverage, personal care and more. The commercial function is best-in-class, with a strong internal promotion track record and a culture focused on development, inclusion and innovation. People stay here because they grow here. What You’ll Be Doing • Own and lead a major Top 4 UK grocery retail account (Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda or Morrisons), • Deliver growth across revenue, margin and market share, • Manage the full P&L and develop compelling customer strategies, • Work closely with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Category, Finance, Supply Chain), • Present to senior stakeholders and influence strategic decisions at UK and global level, • Be a visible leader and role model within the commercial team What We’re Looking For • Solid FMCG commercial background — ideally in NAM/SNAM roles, • Experience managing Top 4 grocery retailers, • Confident P&L owner with strong commercial acumen, • Strategic thinker with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, • Gravitas, ambition, and a collaborative style, • A background in buying (retail side) could also be a great fit Package • £80K–£90K base salary, • Bonus, car allowance, and full benefits package, • Long-term career growth in a global, people-led business, • Hybrid working: 2–3 days in South West London HQ, rest remote This is a great opportunity with one of the largest FMCG companies in the world and offer further career progression moving forward. Apply now or send your CV to ben.whiteman@harbourneassociates.com for a confidential conversation.

A full UK driving licence, plus residence (or willingness to relocate) within a one-hour commute of the Lidl GB Head Office in Tolworth. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. Present confidently to

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Already live - or happy to relocate - within a one-hour commute of Lidl GB Head Office, Tolworth.