Argos Shift Manager

Sainsbury's; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Argos Shift Manager to oversee store operations and inspire teams. In this pivotal role, you will manage shifts, coach colleagues, and ensure the store operates smoothly while delivering exceptional customer experiences. With a focus on driving sales and profitability, you will utilize your commercial awareness and leadership skills to engage your team and meet KPIs. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values its employees and provides a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting prospect for those looking to make a difference in retail.

Benefits

10% discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching 4%

Share scheme

Wellbeing support

Colleague networks

Cycle to Work scheme

Special offers on gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing and running fast-paced operations.
• Ability to coach and guide teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts and inspire teams within Argos stores.
• Lead store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching

Commercial Awareness

KPI Management

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 organizing 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:

1. Has experience of organising, running, and planning for a fast-paced operation.
2. 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.
3. Supports the Store Manager in ensuring the store is safe and compliant.
4. 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.
5. Can work towards and deliver KPIs with the aim of driving profitability for the store.
6. 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:

1. 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.
2. Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores.
3. Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave.
4. Pension – we’ll match 4% of your contributions and if you change your pension plan, you may receive more from us.
5. Sainsbury’s share scheme – build up an investment at discounted rates.
6. Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice.
7. Colleague networks – link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential.
8. Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst saving on tax and NI.
9. Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.