Customer Manager

ASDA; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket brand is looking for a Customer Manager in Gosforth to champion customer satisfaction and drive service standards in store. You'll lead a team to deliver exceptional service and ensure a positive shopping experience. Ideal candidates will have a background in customer-facing environments, strong communication skills, and a passion for team development. Competitive salary with numerous benefits, including discounts and wellness support.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test

Discounted rates on services

Wagestream access

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP access

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising in a customer-facing retail or hospitality environment.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• A passion for customer service and team development.
• Confidence in handling customer feedback and resolving issues.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Champion customer experience in store.
• Lead by example in delivering outstanding service.
• Manage feedback and drive service improvements.
• Promote brand values at every opportunity.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Strong communication skills

Team development

Problem resolution

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title

Customer Manager

Location

Gosforth

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

45

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Store Management

Closing Date

28 September 2025

At Asda, we want you to find your everything. As our Customer Manager, you’ll be the champion of customer experience in store—ensuring every interaction leaves a lasting impression. You’ll lead by example, coaching colleagues to deliver outstanding service, resolve issues with empathy, and promote our brand values at every opportunity. You’ll take ownership of customer satisfaction, loyalty, and service standards across the store. Whether it’s supporting front-end operations, managing feedback, or driving service improvements, you’ll make sure our store is a place customers love to shop.

What makes a brilliant Customer Manager:

• Customer-obsessed: You understand what great service looks like and inspire others to deliver it.
• Brand ambassador: You promote our values and ensure every customer interaction reflects our brand promise.
• Empathetic leader: You support your team to handle customer queries confidently and professionally.
• Service-focused: You monitor service standards, respond to feedback, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborative: You work across departments to ensure a seamless customer journey.
• Proactive: You identify opportunities to enhance customer experience and act on them.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience managing or supervising in a customer-facing retail or hospitality environment.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• A passion for customer service and team development.
• Confidence in handling customer feedback and resolving issues.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Everything you'll love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including:

• Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Access to an enhanced electric car scheme
• Free eye test for you and your nominated user
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
• Wagestream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more
• Company pension
• Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
• Colleague recognition programme
• Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas