Section Leader (Express)

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

Job summary

A leading supermarket in Leeds is seeking a Section Leader (Express) to drive success in a fast-paced environment. The role requires excellent leadership skills, the ability to motivate a team, and a passion for customer service. Responsibilities include managing operational standards, supporting team goals, and using data for effective decision-making. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including discounts and wellbeing support.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discounted Asda services

Access to flexible pay

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP

Colleague recognition program

Parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy retail setting.
• Confident in coaching and motivating others.
• Comfortable using data and insights for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver excellent service.
• Manage section efficiently, ensuring shelves are stocked.
• Support team to meet targets and create a welcoming environment.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer Service

Adaptability

Job description

Job Title

Section Leader (Express)

Location

EXPPFS - 5478 Leeds PFS

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Afternoons

Hours per Week

36

Pay Rate

£13.60

Category

Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date

26 January 2026

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 valet of daily operations. You’ll be responsible for managing your section efficiently—whether that’s replenishment, checkouts, grocery, or fresh food—making sure shelves are stocked, standards are high, and customers are happy. You’ll support your team to meet targets, solve problems, and create a welcoming store environment.

About You

You’re a natural leader who thrives in-reviewed 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, suas & 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 Situated 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 counseling, 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.