Argos Shift Manager

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd; Evesham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Argos Shift Manager to oversee store operations, inspire teams, and ensure excellent customer service. This role requires strong leadership skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including discounts and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Discount card – 10% off shopping

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Sainsbury’s share scheme

Wellbeing support

Colleague networks

Cycle to Work scheme

Special offers on gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing and running fast-paced operations.
• Strong commercial awareness to understand customers and drive sales.
• Ability to work towards and achieve KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts and inspire teams within Argos stores.
• Coach colleagues to ensure excellent customer service.
• Handle store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching

Commercial Awareness

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Job description

Salary: From £26,750

Location: Evesham Retail Park Argos, Evesham, WR11 4QR

Contract type: Permanent

Business area: Argos Retail

Closing date: 31 May 2025

Requisition ID: 306001

Shift hours

Candidates need to be flexible 7 days a week 08:00-20:00. Working week 5 from 7 days.

About the role:

Argos Shift Managers are responsible for managing shifts within our Argos stores, inspiring and motivating teams, and providing on-the-job support. They coach colleagues to ensure excellent customer service while working alongside the team. They may lead store operations in the absence of the Store Manager, handling tasks like organizing the warehouse, managing deliveries, and serving customers. They are experts in our products and focus on driving sales and profitability.

What makes a brilliant Argos Shift Manager:

• Experience in organizing, running, and planning for a fast-paced operation.
• Comfortable directing a team, coaching, and providing guidance to deliver excellent experiences for colleagues and customers.
• Support the Store Manager in ensuring the store is safe and compliant.
• Strong commercial awareness, including product knowledge, to understand customers and drive sales.
• Ability to work towards and achieve KPIs to enhance store profitability.
• A growth mindset, with a focus on continuous development and helping others grow.

What we offer:

We value our colleagues and offer a market-leading benefits package:

• Discount card – 10% off shopping at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury’s on Fridays and Saturdays and 15% off at Argos on pay days.
• Free food and hot drinks in all stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement, maternity, and paternity leave.
• Pension – we match 4% of your contributions; additional contributions may increase your pension benefits.
• Sainsbury’s share scheme – build investment at discounted rates.
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal, and financial advice.
• Colleague networks – connect with like-minded colleagues to support your potential.
• Cycle to Work scheme – hire a bike and equipment, saving on tax and NI.
• Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.