Argos Shift Manager

Sainsbury’s Group; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension match

Sainsbury's share scheme

Wellbeing support

Colleague networks

Cycle to Work

Gym membership offers

Job summary

Argos Shift Manager role within Sainsbury’s Group seeks an experienced leader to guide shifts, coach teams, and support store operations on the shop floor. You will ensure a smooth, customer‑facing operation and lead in the Store Manager’s absence.

You’ll drive sales and profitability through product knowledge, customer service, and strong commercial awareness while maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience organizing, running and planning fast-paced operations.
• Ability to motivate and coach a team on a day-to-day basis.
• Experience keeping a store safe and compliant.
• Strong commercial awareness and product knowledge to drive sales.
• Proven track record meeting or exceeding KPIs with strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and coach colleagues to deliver brilliant customer experiences.
• Direct daily store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Organise the warehouse, manage deliveries and serve customers on the shop floor.
• Drive sales and profitability through effective product knowledge and customer focus.
• Model excellent service and values to the team and customers.

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 on the shop floor. 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 organisingthe 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, in turn, driving sales.


• Can work towards and deliver KPIs with the aim of driving profitability for the store


• Has a growth mindset and a drive for personal growth, whilst helping others to grow

Essential Criteria:

• A track record of delivering brilliant customer service and coaching colleagues to do the same.


• Experience of motivating others, driving sales and performance, and keeping operations running smoothly.


• You go above and beyond to make shopping easy, fast, and friendly for every customer.


• Operational leadership skills - you've taken responsibility for operations in the absence of management.


• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding KPIs - whether it's sales, availability, customer satisfaction or colleague engagement, you've made a measurable impact.


• You walk the talk - showing up every day as a role model for service and values.

What we offer:

• Discount card - 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday.


• Free food and hot drinks are 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.