Express Store Manager

Asda; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount 15%

Discretionary bonus scheme

Electric car scheme

Free eye test

Discounts on Asda services

Flexible pay / Stream

Company pension

Wellbeing programmes

Inclusion networks

Parental leave

Colleague recognition

Job summary

Asda is seeking an Express Store Manager in Kirkcaldy to lead a busy Express site, including petrol filling stations or small-format stores. You will set the tone on the shop floor, lead from the front, and ensure the team delivers service with heart while customers feel looked after.

The role requires strong retail experience, a people-first leadership style, and the ability to drive performance, cost controls, and safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a retail team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage costs and stock across a busy store.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and motivate your team to deliver outstanding service with heart
• Create a culture colleagues are proud to be part of
• Drive sales, high standards and exceptional customer experience
• Take ownership of store performance, colleague capability and commercial delivery
• Manage cost control, stock processes, pricing strategy and profit drivers
• Maintain safety and compliance across forecourt and store requirements
• Deliver day-to-day people management with professionalism and care

Skills

Retail leadership

Commercial awareness

People management

Customer service

Cash handling

Job description

Job Title

Express Store Manager

Location

Kirkcaldy

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

12 November 2026

At Asda, we want you to find your everything. As a Store Manager in one of our Asda Express locations, you’ll take pride in leading a team who serve with heart every day. You’ll bring the ‘Asdaness’ to life, creating a warm, friendly store where colleagues feel valued and customers feel looked after. Whether you’re running a standalone Express site, a petrol filling station (PFS), or a small‑format supermarket, you’ll lead from the front, set the tone, and build a workplace everyone is proud of.

About the Role

• Lead, inspire and motivate your team to deliver outstanding service with heart
• Create a culture colleagues are proud to be part of
• Drive sales, high standards and exceptional customer experience
• Take ownership of store performance, colleague capability and commercial delivery
• Manage cost control, stock processes, pricing strategy and profit drivers
• Maintain safety and compliance — including all PFS and forecourt requirements
• Deliver day‑to‑day people management with professionalism and care

About You

• Strong retail experience with commercial awareness
• A people‑first leader who brings pride, energy and positivity
• Able to build capability and confidence in your team
• Calm, friendly and resilient in fast‑paced environments
• Professional in handling people processes

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
• Stream: 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