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

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Store Manager to lead their retail team in Stoke-on-Trent. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including an annual bonus and career development support. You will be responsible for guiding your team to deliver exceptional service while fostering an inclusive culture. With a focus on community engagement, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in a busy environment and is eager to make a difference. Join a company that values diversity and is committed to supporting its employees.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

36 Days Holiday

Colleague Discounts

Pension Contributions

Wagestream App

Cycle Scheme

Career Development Support

Qualifications

• Experience in guiding and developing a team in a busy, service-focused environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coach and motivate.

Responsibilities

• Empower your team to deliver great service and promote the Co-op difference.
• Manage store performance, recruit new team members, and handle HR processes.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Commercial Analysis

Job description

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

Client:

Co-op

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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 Store Manager role comes with 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, making shopping at Co-op a fantastic experience, helping them grow and learn to show the difference Co-op makes in local communities.

In this role, you can expect to:

1. Empower your team to deliver great service, promoting the Co-op difference to customers and members.
2. Build an inclusive culture where everyone can share their views.
3. Develop your team through regular performance conversations.
4. Ensure the store is safe, legal, and operational.
5. Manage and optimize your store’s performance, recruit new team members, and handle HR processes.

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

1. Resilience and strong problem-solving skills.
2. The ability to analyze commercial information.
3. A willingness to support your team in delivering store activities.

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and benefits including an annual bonus, 36 days holiday (rising with service), colleague discounts, pension contributions, Wagestream app, cycle scheme, and career development support.

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

For more information, visit jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.

Note: As part of the application, you will need to complete two online assessments, approximately 20 minutes in total.