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Customer and Trading Manager - Convenience

Description

As a Customer and Trading Manager - Convenience at Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, you will be responsible for leading a team to deliver excellent customer service and drive sales growth.

The role involves working closely with a small team of managers to ensure the store runs smoothly every day. You will be taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the store, often being the only manager on site with accountability for the full shop.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a team to complete all tasks, ensuring customers are served efficiently and safely
  • People management, including managing performance and capability, conducting disciplinaries, and ensuring scheduling and pay are accurate
  • Helping another store occasionally, where close-knit networks of convenience stores exist

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Previous line management experience in a fast-paced, operational environment
  • A track record of delivering brilliant customer service and coaching colleagues to do the same
  • Experience of leading a team in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
  • Operational leadership skills, with the ability to take responsibility for store operations in the absence of more senior managers
  • Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding KPIs

In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive salary of £31,700, dependent on experience, store size, complexity, and location. Additionally, you will benefit from:

  • A 10% discount card on shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu, and Habitat, increasing to 15% on Fridays and Saturdays
  • An annual bonus scheme based on company and individual performance
  • Free food and hot drinks provided in all stores
  • Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave
  • A pension scheme with a 4-7.5% employer contribution match
  • A share scheme allowing you to build up an investment at discounted rates
  • Wellbeing support, including emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
  • Colleague networks to help you fulfil your potential
  • A cycle-to-work scheme and special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, and more

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