Argos Shift Manager

Sainsbury's; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Bath is seeking an Argos Shift Manager to oversee store shifts and motivate teams to deliver exceptional customer service. The role requires coordinating store operations in the absence of the manager and driving sales profitability through strong product knowledge. Candidates must have experience in fast-paced environments and a growth mindset. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including discounts and wellbeing support.

Benefits

10% discount after four weeks

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing and planning for a fast-paced operation.
• Ability to direct a team and provide coaching.
• Commercial awareness and product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts within Argos stores.
• Inspire and motivate teams for excellent customer service.
• Lead store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced operations

Team leadership and coaching

Commercial awareness

Achievement of KPIs

Growth mindset

Job description

About the role

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.

What makes a brilliant Argos Shift Manager

• 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.
• Support 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.

What we offer

We truly value our colleagues and provide a market‑leading benefits package:

• 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.