Customer and Trading Manager - Online

Sainsbury's; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% discount on shopping

Annual bonus scheme

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching

Share scheme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work scheme

Special offers on memberships

Job summary

Sainsbury's is seeking an Online Manager to lead the online picking and delivery team in Biggleswade. You will be pivotal in ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence in our stores.

The ideal candidate will have strong operational leadership experience, a proven track record in customer service, and the ability to coach and motivate a diverse team. You'll manage daily operations while collaborating with other managers to optimize the shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Track record in delivering excellent customer service.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-facing environments.
• Ability to manage performance and capability effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan the delivery of the online picking and delivery team.
• Engage and coach a team of shoppers and drivers.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure store success.

Skills

Operational leadership

Customer service excellence

Team coaching

Performance management

KPI achievement

Job description

Leading in our stores: Our management teams don’t just run stores - they’re the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it’s product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they’re hands‑on, sleeves‑rolled‑up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next‑level experience for every customer who walks through our doors.

What you’ll be doing

• Plan and orchestrate the delivery of an online picking and delivery team to ensure the success of the in‑store online service
• Be a visible leader, engaging and coaching a large team of shoppers and drivers to deliver a seamless and safe shopping experience for all our online and in‑store customers
• Collaborate with other managers to ensure the success of the shopping experience of the overall store
• People management is a big part of the role: manage performance and capability, conduct disciplinaries and ensure scheduling and pay are accurate

Our online teams work early mornings with picking items for deliveries usually taking place from 04:00 – 08:00.

What makes a great online manager

• Previous line management responsibilities in a fast‑paced, operational environment
• Provides brilliant customer service and coaches a team to do the same
• Delivers KPI’s or other performance indicators
• Can manage disciplinaries, performance issues or other similar employee relations issues
• Leads operations and is comfortable doing this alone in the absence of more senior management

Essential Criteria

• A track record of delivering brilliant customer service and coaching colleagues to do the same
• Experience of leading a team in a fast‑paced, customer‑facing environment – you’ve motivated others, driven performance, and kept operations running smoothly
• Operational leadership skills – you’ve taken responsibility for store operations in the absence of more senior managers
• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding KPIs – whether it’s sales, availability, customer satisfaction or colleague engagement, you’ve made a measurable impact
• Has managed employee relations issues, including performance and absence management

Working for us has great rewards

Salary will be dependent upon your experience as well as the store size, complexity and location.

• 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
• An annual bonus scheme based on our, and your, performance
• Free food and hot drinks provided for colleagues in all our stores
• Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave
• Pension – we’ll match 4‑7.5% of your pension contributions
• 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

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.