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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Customer and Trading Manager - Convenience

Salary

From £31,700 pro rata per year

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Description

We are seeking a Customer and Trading Manager - Convenience to join our team at Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.

As a Customer and Trading Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the store, often being the only manager on site with accountability for the full shop. You will work closely with a small team of managers to ensure the store runs smoothly every day.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Working closely with a small team of managers to ensure the store runs like clockwork every day
  • Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the store, often being the only manager on site with accountability for the full shop
  • Working alongside a team to complete all tasks, ensuring customers are served efficiently and safely
  • Managing performance and capability, conducting disciplinaries, and ensuring scheduling and pay are accurate
  • Helping another store occasionally, where we have close-knit networks of convenience stores

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Previous line management responsibilities in a fast-paced, operational environment
  • 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
  • A track record of delivering brilliant customer service and coaching colleagues to do the same
  • Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding KPIs

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Salary from £31,700 pro rata
  • Discount card - 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday
  • Annual bonus scheme based on our and your performance
  • Free food and hot drinks provided for colleagues in all our stores
  • Generous holiday entitlement, maternity, and paternity leave
  • Pension - we'll match 4-7.5% of your pension contributions
  • Sainsbury's share scheme - build up an investment at discounted rates
  • Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal, and financial advice
  • Colleague networks - link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential
  • Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst saving on tax and NI

We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us.

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