Section Leader

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

Job summary

A leading UK supermarket chain is seeking a Section Leader to manage a retail section effectively and provide excellent customer service. You'll lead a team, ensure high standards, and use data to make informed decisions. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership skills can thrive. The role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, such as employee discounts and flexible pay options. Apply today to be part of a committed team focused on delivering value every day.

Benefits

Colleague discount: 15% off shopping

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP

Access to financial coaching

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Natural leader thriving in busy retail settings.
• Confident in coaching and motivating team members.
• Flexible and adaptable to new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage your section efficiently: stock, standards, and customer satisfaction.
• Support team to meet targets and solve problems.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Data Analysis

Team Management

Job description

Job Title

Section Leader

Location

EXPPFS - 5044 Scarisbrick PFS

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

36

Pay Rate

£13.60

Category

Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date

18 December 2025

Our stores operate 24/7 across our Supermarkets, Superstores, and Asda Express locations, offering a dynamic and fast‑paced environment. As a Section Leader, you’ll play a key role in driving the success of your area, leading a team of colleagues to deliver excellent service and ensure the smooth running of daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage your section efficiently – whether that’s replenishment, checkouts, grocery, or fresh food – making sure shelves are stocked, standards are high, and customers are happy.
• Support your team to meet targets, solve problems, and create a welcoming store environment.

About You

You’re a natural leader who thrives in a busy retail setting. You’ll be confident in coaching and motivating others, with a hands‑on approach and a passion for delivering great customer service. You’ll be flexible, adaptable, and ready to take on new challenges across different store formats—including our growing Asda Express locations.

You’ll also be comfortable using data and insight to make decisions, and you’ll take pride in helping your team grow and succeed.

Why Join Us?

At Asda, we’re all about working together to make a difference—for our customers, our communities, and each other. Whether you’re in a Superstore, Supermarket, or Asda Express, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to delivering value and quality every day. Apply today by completing an online application…

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.
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover.
• Stream: 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.