Customer Team Leader

CO-OP; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Co-op is seeking a Customer Team Leader to run a small team in a busy store, supporting post office, bakery, online services, and delivery drivers. You’ll engage with customers, help stock shelves, and champion Co-op membership.

You’ll lead by example on the shop floor, coach colleagues, and drive great service and efficient operations while building a strong link with the local community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small team on shift.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Hands-on shop floor and till experience.
• Merchandising and stock accuracy awareness.
• Commitment to community engagement and membership growth.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day running of the store by leading the team on your shift.
• Motivate, coach, and support your team to deliver great service and efficient operations.
• Work hands-on on the shop floor and tills, supporting daily operations.
• Support store performance through merchandising, stock accuracy, and HR processes.
• Champion Co-op through community engagement and membership growth.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Coaching

Customer service

Job description

As a Customer Team Leader, you'll lead a small team in a fast-paced Co-op store, helping to deliver essential services to your community. Depending on your store this could involve you working in our post office or bakery or supporting online services and our home delivery drivers. Whatever the day brings, you'll play a key role in making life easier for our customers. Why this job matters: You'll keep our shelves stocked and support sales, helping us offer even more choice and exciting new services to our customers. You'll be a familiar face in the community, getting to know your customers and helping us stay connected with local and national charities. Plus, you'll be a champion for Co-op membership, helping to drive the growth of our unique business.

What you'll do

• Own the day-to-day running of the store by leading the team on your shift
• Motivate, coach, and support your team to deliver great service and efficient operations
• Work hands-on on the shop floor and tills, supporting daily operations and setting the pace for a team of Customer Team Members
• Support store performance through merchandising, stock accuracy, and HR processes
• Champion Co-op through community engagement and membership growth, As a Customer Team Member at Co-op, you'll be part of a business that's truly different. There's lots to do in this role, with plenty to keep you busy during your shifts. From giving our customers a great in-store experience to preparing bakery products and promoting our membership offer, every day is different. If you're looking to kick-start your retail career, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

As a Customer Team Leader, you'll help maintain our high standards while supporting your store colleagues to be their best. You'll assist the Store Manager and make sure your store is always safe. You'll also take pride in keeping the store well-stocked and looking great, leading by example and doing the right thing. If you're looking to build a rewarding career in retail, this could be the perfect opportunity. If you have a strong sense of community, commercial awareness, and leadership skills, our Store Manager opportunity might be what you're looking for. As a Store Manager at Co-op, you'll lead your team and make sure everyone works together to deliver a great in-store experience for our customers. While the role comes with its challenges, with exciting opportunities for growth, it's one of the most rewarding careers in retail. You'll lead a large team of Store Managers across around 20 stores. You'll inspire your team to deliver a great customer experience,