Section Leader

Asda Stores Ltd; Gosport; On-site; GBP 14,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Section Leader to join their dynamic team in Gosport. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance in retail leadership. You will be the first point of contact for your team, responsible for training colleagues, ensuring product availability, and providing exceptional customer service. With a commitment to continuous skill development and flexible working arrangements, this position is perfect for individuals eager to grow in a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits from day one.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discounts on Asda services

Access to Wagestream

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Inclusion networks

Enhanced parental leave policies

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Strong coaching, mentoring, and motivating skills.
• Ability to ensure excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Train colleagues and ensure product availability.
• Plan overtime and holidays for adequate staffing.

Skills

Coaching Skills

Mentoring Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title

Section Leader

Location

Gosport

Employment Type

Full-time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Days

Hours per Week

36

Pay Rate

£13.21

Category

Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date

30 April 2025

About the Role

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

Our operation runs 24/7, offering a variety of shift patterns. We seek flexible working arrangements to fit your lifestyle. Late and weekend shifts are required, and flexibility in work patterns may be necessary.

As a Section Leader, you will be the first point of contact for your team. Your responsibilities include training colleagues, communicating messages during team ‘huddles’, ensuring product availability, and planning overtime and holidays to ensure adequate staffing and excellent customer service.

We offer training across various areas and continuous skill development opportunities, making this role ideal for those looking to grow in retail leadership.

About You

You are friendly, proactive, and eager to learn. You possess strong coaching, mentoring, and motivating skills, and serve as a role model to colleagues, ensuring customers enjoy a great shopping experience.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, you will receive:

• 15% colleague discount at Asda from day one for you and a nominated user
• Discounts and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loans, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
• Access to Wagestream for flexible pay, income tracking, financial coaching, and savings
• Company pension scheme
• Wellbeing support including virtual GP, EAP, free counselling, legal and financial advice, and more
• Inclusion networks to promote diversity and inclusion
• Enhanced parental leave policies including maternity, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care, and fertility support
• Recognition programs and discounts on various services and activities