Section Leader

Asda; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Section Leader to join their vibrant team in Edinburgh. This role offers an exciting opportunity for those who thrive in a dynamic retail environment, where you'll lead a team to deliver exceptional customer service and operational excellence. With a focus on training and development, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of your colleagues while enjoying a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits. If you're passionate about retail and ready to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discounts on Asda services

Access to Wagestream

Company pension

Wellbeing support

Inclusion networks

Generous parental leave

Colleague recognition programs

Special offers on activities

Qualifications

• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities to guide team members.
• Proactive approach to learning and adapting to new skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor team members to achieve store goals.
• Ensure product availability and manage team schedules.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Training and Development

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title

Section Leader

Location

Edinburgh

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Days shift

Hours per Week

36

Pay Rate

£13.21

Category

Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date

1 May 2025

About the Role

To be employed in this role, you must be over 18 years old.

Our operation runs 24/7, which involves a variety of shift patterns. We are looking for flexible working arrangements to fit your lifestyle. Late and weekend shifts are required, and we may need to be flexible with your work pattern.

As a Section Leader, you'll be the first point of contact for your team. Your responsibilities include training colleagues, communicating messages during team huddles, and ensuring product availability to meet customer expectations through careful planning of overtime and holidays to have the right colleagues in the right place at the right time.

We will support your training across different areas and your ongoing development in retail, making this a great opportunity for career growth.

About You

You are naturally friendly, proactive, and eager to work with your team to achieve excellent results. You have an enthusiastic approach to learning new skills across departments and are a strong coach, mentor, and motivator. You serve as a role model to colleagues, ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers.

What You'll Love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy benefits such as:

• 15% colleague discount at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discounts on Asda services like Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loans, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, and more
• Access to Wagestream for flexible pay, financial coaching, and savings
• Company pension
• Wellbeing support including virtual GP, EAP services, free counselling, and legal support
• Inclusion networks to promote diversity and inclusion
• Generous parental leave policies and support for fertility treatments
• Colleague recognition programs
• Special offers on activities and services such as airport parking, theme parks, and cinemas