Ambient Manager

ASDA; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Glasgow is looking for an Ambient Manager to oversee the ambient department. Responsibilities include managing a team, ensuring high stock availability, and optimizing operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in grocery retail and a passion for customer service. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Company bonus scheme

Access to enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye tests

Discounted Asda services

Wagestream financial coaching

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP access

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising in a grocery retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of stock control and merchandising best practices.
• A passion for leading teams and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ambient section of the store, managing stock and team.
• Ensure high standards of availability, merchandising, and safety.
• Use data to optimize stock levels and drive performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stock control

Customer service

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Ambient Manager – Linwood. Full time, Permanent, Day shift. 45 hours per week. Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits. Closing Date: 6 October 2025.

Responsibilities

• You’ll take the lead on one of the largest and most essential areas of the store—covering everything from tinned goods and dry groceries to household and cleaning products. You’ll ensure shelves are full, stock is rotated, and the department is clean, safe, and easy to shop.
• You’ll manage a team of colleagues to deliver excellent availability, merchandising, and service standards.
• You’ll also use data and insight to manage stock levels, reduce waste, and drive performance across the ambient operation.

What makes a brilliant Ambient Manager

• Customer-first mindset: You understand what customers expect from a well-run ambient department and deliver it consistently.
• Operational excellence: You’re confident managing stock, availability, and compliance in a high-volume environment.
• Leadership: You lead by example, support your team, and create a culture of pride and accountability.
• Commercial awareness: You use data and insight to drive sales, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Attention to detail: You ensure high standards of presentation, safety, and compliance at all times.
• Adaptability: You’re comfortable managing seasonal changes, promotions, and fast-paced operations.

What you’ll bring

• Experience managing or supervising in a grocery retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of stock control and merchandising best practices.
• A passion for leading teams and developing others.
• The ability to work flexibly across shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Everything you\'ll love

Alongside a competitive salary, you\'ll get lots of other great benefits too, including:

• Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Access to an enhanced electric car scheme
• Free eye test for you and your nominated user
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
• Wagestream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more
• Company pension
• Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
• Colleague recognition programme
• Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas