GM Manager

Asda; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Discretionary bonus

Electric car scheme

Free eye tests

Pension

Wellbeing services

Parental leave

Colleague recognition

Job summary

Asda is seeking a GM Manager to lead the George and General Merchandise departments at Park Royal New. You will drive merchandising, stock availability, and visual standards while inspiring a high-performing team to deliver outstanding shopping experiences.

You will use commercial insight and data to shape layouts, promotions, and stock decisions, ensuring customer satisfaction. A positive, inclusive environment will be fostered for your colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising in a retail clothing or general merchandise environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team to deliver warm, helpful, and knowledgeable support to every shopper.
• Deliver brilliant merchandising, availability, and visual standards.
• Use data and insight to make smart decisions on stock, layout, and promotions.
• Collaborate with store leadership to ensure a consistent, high‑performing store experience.
• Champion safety, compliance, and operational excellence across your area.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Customer service focus

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Job Title
GM Manager

Location
Park Royal New

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
16 September 2026

As Asda, we want you to find your everything. As our George and GM 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 And GM 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.

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