Non Food Manager

ASDA; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail chain in Dunstable is seeking a Non-Food Manager responsible for ensuring a stylish shopping experience. The role encompasses team leadership, visual merchandising, and stock management. Applicants should have retail management experience and a passion for customer service. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Colleague discount

Discretionary company bonus

Enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test

Company pension

Wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising in retail clothing or general merchandise.
• Strong attention to detail and flair for visual presentation.
• Confident in using data to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a stylish and satisfying shopping experience.
• Lead the team to deliver excellent merchandising and visual standards.
• Use commercial insights to drive sales and manage stock.

Skills

Retail management experience

Visual merchandising

Data-driven decision making

Team development

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title

Non Food Manager

Location

Dunstable

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

7 August 2025

Non-Food Manager

At Asda, we want you to find your everything. As our Non-Food 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 Non-Food 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
• Wagestream: 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