Argos Shift Manager

Sainsbury’s Group; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an Argos Shift Manager to oversee team shifts and streamline store operations. The role involves coaching colleagues, managing inventories, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-pressure environments, possess strong leadership skills, and demonstrate a solid understanding of commercial performance. Additional benefits include generous holiday entitlements, well-being support, and a share scheme.

Benefits

10% discount card at Sainsbury's and Argos

Free food and hot drinks for colleagues

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching scheme

Sainsbury's share scheme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work scheme

Special offers on gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced operations management.
• Ability to lead and coach teams effectively.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts and support the store's daily operations.
• Coach and motivate the team to enhance customer experiences.
• Ensure resource allocation for tasks like deliveries and organization.

Skills

Experience in organizing and running operations

Team direction and coaching

Strong commercial awareness

Ability to deliver KPIs

Growth mindset

Job description

Overview

Argos Shift Managers are responsible for managing shifts within our Argos stores, inspiring and motivating teams and being the go‑to people for on‑the‑job support. They coach colleagues in store to ensure everyone can deliver brilliantly for our customers whilst also working alongside the team. Often, they’ll get to lead the full store operation in the absence of the Store Manager, ensuring the resource is allocated to deliver day‑to‑day tasks such as organising the warehouse, taking deliveries and serving our customers. They’re experts in our products and services focusing on driving sales and profitability.

Key Qualifications

• Has experience of organising, running, and planning for a fast‑paced operation.
• Is comfortable directing a team, providing day‑to‑day coaching and on‑the‑spot guidance to support the delivery of brilliant experiences for both colleagues and customers.
• Supports the Store Manager in ensuring the store is safe and compliant.
• Demonstrates strong commercial awareness such as having product knowledge. An Argos Shift Manager should use this commercial awareness to really understand our customers to drive sales.
• Can work towards and deliver KPIs with the aim of driving profitability for the store.
• Has a growth mindset, continuously develops and helps others to grow.

Benefits

• Discount card – 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day.
• Free food and hot drinks provided for colleagues in all our stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – we’ll match 4% of your contributions and if you change your pension plan, you may receive more from us.
• 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.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst saving on tax and NI.
• Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.