Section Leader

Asda Stores Ltd; North Shields; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking retail leader as a Section Leader, where you'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional customer experiences. This role offers the chance to develop your skills in a dynamic environment, balancing flexible working hours with the excitement of retail. As a key point of contact, you'll train and mentor your colleagues while ensuring product availability and customer satisfaction. With comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture, this is an opportunity to grow your career in retail and make a real impact.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discounted Asda services

Access to Wagestream

Company pension

Wellbeing services

Inclusion networks

Enhanced parental leave

Recognition programs

Special discounts

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old.
• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Train colleagues and communicate effectively during team huddles.
• Ensure product availability and manage overtime and holidays.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Customer Service

Job description

time left to apply End Date: May 21, 2025 (11 days left to apply)

job requisition id R-058674

Job Title

Section Leader

Location

Gosforth

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Nights

Hours per Week

36

Pay Rate

£15.75

Category

Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date

20 May 2025

About the Role

To be employed in this role, you must be over the age of 18.

Our operation runs 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, which involves a variety of shift patterns. We offer flexible working to fit your lifestyle, but late and weekend shifts are required, and flexibility with work patterns may be needed.

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', ensuring product availability, and planning overtime and holidays to meet customer expectations.

We will support your training across different areas to help you develop your skills. If you're looking to grow within retail, this role offers that opportunity!

About You

You are naturally friendly, proactive, and eager to work with your team to achieve results. You have an enthusiastic attitude towards learning new skills across departments and are a strong coach, mentor, and motivator. You aim to be a role model, ensuring customers have a positive shopping experience.

Benefits

• 15% colleague discount at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discounted rates and offers on Asda services like Mobile, Pharmacy, and more
• Access to Wagestream for flexible pay, financial coaching, and savings
• Company pension
• Wellbeing services including virtual GP, counselling, legal, and more
• Inclusion networks and diversity initiatives
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Recognition programs
• Special discounts on various services and activities

About Us

Asda is Reimagining Retail. We offer numerous career opportunities across various roles. Explore our current openings and apply to those that suit you. Keep checking for new roles and track your application progress regularly.