Retail Manager

Morrisons; Carterton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Colleague discount 15%

33 days annual leave

Leadership development programme

Pension & private healthcare

Family leave

My Morri Rewards

Job summary

Morrisons is seeking a Trading Manager to lead core grocery and ambient departments, owning operational and commercial performance, driving sales, optimizing stock and staffing.

Reporting to Store Manager, you will supervise Team Leaders and Customer Assistants, ensure promotions, pricing, stock availability and compliance with health and safety standards. This role offers a dynamic environment with progression opportunities within Morrisons' extensive supply chain.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of retail sales drivers, inventory control and stock flow metrics.
• Experience managing teams in high-volume retail or FMCG environments.
• Ability to lead on the shop floor during peak trading windows.
• Excellent communication to motivate teams and align with store leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive Commercials: own sales targets, stock flow, gap management and labour allocation.
• Maintain Standards: ensure visual merchandising, promotions and pricing accuracy.
• Lead Teams: coach Team Leaders and Customer Assistants for top performance.
• Optimize Inventory: manage deliveries, stockrooms and replenishment to keep shelves stocked.
• Ensure Compliance: enforce health and safety, store policies and audits.

Skills

Commercial Mindset

Proven Leadership

Hands-on Attitude

Superb Communication

Job description

At Morrisons, our Trading Managers are dynamic floor leaders who drive performance across core grocery and ambient departments.

Reporting to the Store Manager, you’ll take full operational and commercial ownership of your departments; maximizing sales, optimizing stock availability, and leading your team to deliver exceptional store standards and customer service.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Drive Commercials: Own sales targets, stock flow, gap management, and labour allocation to maximize profitability and yield.

• Maintain Standards: Ensure flawless visual merchandising, promotional setup, and accurate pricing across all aisles.

• Lead Teams: Inspire, manage, and coach Team Leaders and Customer Assistants to reach top operational performance.

• Optimize Inventory: Manage delivery intakes, stockrooms, and replenishment to keep shelf availability high.

• Ensure Compliance: Enforce health and safety regulations, store policies, and audit standards.

About you

You are a high-energy, commercially savvy leader passionate about fast-paced retail operations and driving sales performance.

• Commercial Mindset: Strong understanding of retail sales drivers, inventory control, space management, and stock flow metrics.

• Proven Leadership: Experience managing teams within high-volume retail, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), or big-box store environments.

• Hands-on Attitude: You thrive on the shop floor, leading by example during key peak trading windows and reacting quickly to customer demand.

• Superb Communication: Able to motivate floor teams, direct operations efficiently, and collaborate closely with store leadership to achieve store-wide KPIs.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

About us

We are a team of over 90,000 down-to-earth people. Uniquely, we are the UK's second-largest food manufacturer and own our entire supply chain; giving you incredibly diverse career paths and development opportunities.

More Perks:

• Competitive Salary: Discussed early in the process to match your experience.
• Colleague Discount: 15% staff discount for you, 10% for a nominated friend/family member.
• Time Off: 33 days annual leave.
• Future Growth: Access to our University-accredited Sir Ken Morrison Leadership School programme.
• Healthcare & Pension: Highly competitive pension scheme and private healthcare.
• Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• My Morri Rewards: Instant discounts, cashback, and perks on everyday dining and leisure.