Argos Shift Manager

Sainsbury's; St Albans; 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 lead a motivated team. In this role, you'll inspire colleagues, ensure compliance, and drive sales through strong commercial awareness. You'll manage shifts, coach team members, and take charge in the absence of the Store Manager. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences and achieving KPIs, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced retail environment. Join a company that values its employees and provides a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and growth.

Benefits

10% discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching

Share scheme

Wellbeing support

Colleague networks

Cycle to Work scheme

Special offers on gym memberships

Special offers on retail vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in managing fast-paced operations and directing teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and product knowledge to drive sales.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts and inspire teams to deliver excellent customer service.
• Support Store Manager in ensuring store safety and compliance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Coaching

Operational Planning

KPI Management

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 payday.
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.