George Manager - Derby

Asda Stores Ltd.; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Long Eaton seeks a George Manager to enhance the customer shopping experience through effective management of the George and General Merchandising departments. The role involves leading a team, driving sales, managing stock, and ensuring visual standards. Ideal candidates should have retail management experience and a strong focus on customer service. Flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, are required. This position offers competitive salary and a range of benefits, including employee discounts and comprehensive support services.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test

Discounted Asda services

Flexible pay access and financial coaching

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP access

Colleague recognition programme

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising in a retail clothing or general merchandise environment.
• Strong eye for detail and flair for visual presentation.
• Confidence using data to inform decisions and improve performance.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customers enjoy a stylish and satisfying shopping experience.
• Lead a team to deliver brilliant merchandising and availability.
• Use commercial insight to drive sales and manage stock.
• Create a positive, inclusive environment for your team.

Skills

Leadership

Visual presentation

Customer service

Data analysis

Collaboration

Job description

At Asda, we want you to find your everything. As our George Manager, you'll ensure our customers enjoy a stylish, seamless, and satisfying shopping experience. You'll take ownership of the George and General Merchandising departments, leading a team to deliver brilliant merchandising, availability, and visual standards. You'll use your commercial insight to drive sales, manage stock, and respond to trends‑while creating a positive, inclusive environment where your team can thrive.

What makes a brilliant George Manager:

• Brand ambassador:You're passionate about fashion and general merchandise, and you bring the George brand to life in store. Put the customer first in everything you do – from product availability to layout and service. Lead and develop your team to deliver warm, helpful, and knowledgeable support to every shopper. Create a department that inspires, with engaging displays, seasonal features, and a seamless shopping experience. Use data and insight to make smart decisions on stock, layout, and promotions that meet customer needs. Collaborate with store leadership to deliver a consistent and high‑performing store experience. Champion safety, compliance, and operational excellence across your area.

  What you'll bring:Experience managing or supervising in a retail clothing or general merchandise environment. A strong eye for detail and a flair for visual presentation. Confidence using data to inform decisions and improve performance. A collaborative approach and a passion for developing others. Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends and evenings.

  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