Non Food Manager

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

Job summary

A leading supermarket in Harlow is seeking a Non Food Manager to enhance customer experiences by managing the George and General Merchandising departments. You'll lead a team ensuring brilliant merchandising and stock management while creating a positive and inclusive work environment. The role requires retail management experience, attention to detail, and a passion for developing others. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test

Discounted rates on Asda services

Flexible pay access via Wagestream

Company pension

Wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Special offers and discounts across services

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.
• Collaborative approach and a passion for developing others.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customers enjoy a stylish shopping experience.
• Take ownership of merchandising departments and lead a team.
• Drive sales, manage stock, and respond to trends.
• Create a positive environment for team members.
• Champion safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Skills

Retail management experience

Detail-oriented with visual presentation skills

Data-driven decision-making

Collaborative leadership

Flexibility for varied shifts

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Non Food Manager
Location: Harlow
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: 30 September 2025

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