General Merchandise Manager

Sainsbury's; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking retail leader as a General Merchandise Manager, where you'll have the chance to develop your leadership skills and manage a dynamic team. This role is perfect for individuals eager to step up in their careers, offering a balanced management position with clear accountability. You'll be at the forefront of driving customer-centric service, ensuring smooth operations, and fostering an inclusive environment. With opportunities for career progression into lead roles, this is a fantastic chance to make a real impact in a vibrant retail setting.

Benefits

Discount Cards

Free Food and Drinks

Generous Holiday

Pension Scheme

Share Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Colleague Networks

Cycle to Work Scheme

Special Offers on Various Services

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Comfortable with digital tools for stock management and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational in-store activities for smooth daily operations.
• Lead a medium to large team, addressing performance issues and assisting with recruitment.

Skills

Team Management

Customer Service

Digital Tools for Stock Management

Job description

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Role Overview

You're ambitious for more leadership responsibility and want to develop your team management skills. This role offers a balanced management position with clear accountability, ideal for those with supervisory experience or looking to step up.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational in-store activities, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Lead a medium to large team, assign tasks, plan breaks, create rotas, address performance issues, and assist with recruitment.
• Be a visible leader on the shop floor, driving training and fostering an inclusive, safe environment.

Success Indicators

• Supporting the Lead General Merchandise Manager to improve customer and retail outcomes.
• Collaborating with other managers and ensuring smooth shift handovers.
• Providing honest feedback and encouraging team development.
• Fostering customer-centric service and making confident decisions.

Candidate Profile

Experience managing or supervising teams in a fast-paced retail setting, comfortable with digital tools for stock management and scheduling, motivated to develop and passionate about customer service.

Career Progression

Opportunities to advance into Lead Manager roles in various departments or prepare for Store Management and other leadership roles within Sainsbury's and its associated brands.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, store size, and location.
• Discount cards, free food and drinks, generous holiday, pension scheme, share scheme, wellbeing support, colleague networks, Cycle to Work scheme, and special offers on various services.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing and Sales
• Industry: Retail

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