Retail Leader - Stoke-on-Trent (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stafford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative retail company is seeking a dedicated Store Manager to lead their team in Stoke-on-Trent. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including an annual bonus and generous holiday allowance. As a Store Manager, you will empower your team to provide exceptional service, foster an inclusive culture, and drive store performance. With a commitment to community and diversity, this role is perfect for someone passionate about making a difference in local communities while developing their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

36 Days Holiday

Staff Discounts

Pension Contributions

Access to Wagestream

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Career Development Support

Qualifications

• Experience in guiding and developing a team in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills essential for coaching and motivating.

Responsibilities

• Empower your team to deliver excellent service and promote the Co-op difference.
• Manage and optimize store performance and oversee HR processes.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Commercial Awareness

Job description

Job Description:

Store Manager - Stoke-on-Trent

Location: The Co-operative Food, New Kingsway, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6NA

Salary: £32,500 - £38,500 per annum plus great benefits

Contract: Permanent

We’re looking for a skilled Store Manager to join our retail team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

As a Store Manager, you'll help deliver the store's purpose by guiding commercial and community strategies. You'll lead your team to make shopping at Co-op a fantastic experience, fostering growth and learning to showcase the difference Co-op makes in local communities.

In this role, you can expect to:

1. Empower your team to deliver excellent service and promote the Co-op difference to customers and members.
2. Build an inclusive culture where everyone can speak up and share their views.
3. Develop your team through regular performance conversations.
4. Ensure the store is safe, legal, and operational.
5. Manage and optimise store performance, recruit new team members, and oversee HR processes.

You’ll need experience in guiding and developing a team, working in a busy, service-focused environment. Good communication skills are essential, along with the ability to coach, motivate, and inspire your team. You should also have:

• Resilience and strong problem-solving skills.
• The ability to understand and analyse commercial information.
• Willingness to support the team with store activities.

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including an annual bonus, 36 days holiday (rising with service), staff discounts, pension contributions, access to Wagestream, cycle-to-work scheme, and career development support.

At Co-op, community is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from everyone. We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities and are part of the Disability Confident scheme.

We encourage you to learn more about our recruitment process and diversity commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.

Closing date for applications: 07-05-2025