Section Leader - Salford

Asda; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Section Leader in Salford to manage daily operations and lead a team to deliver excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will thrive in a busy environment, coach colleagues, and use data to enhance performance. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £13.60 per hour and numerous benefits including a colleague discount and well-being support. Join a dynamic team committed to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Colleague discount: 15% off shopping

Discounts on Asda services

Access to financial coaching

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP access

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Qualifications

• Natural leader who thrives in a busy retail setting.
• Confident in coaching and motivating others.
• Flexible and adaptable in various store formats.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver excellent service.
• Manage daily operations of your section efficiently.
• Support team to meet targets and create a welcoming environment.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Coaching

Data-driven decision making

Flexibility

Job description

Section Leader – Salford

Location: EXP - 5650 Salford - Greengate

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Afternoons (Work Shift)

Hours per Week: 32

Pay Rate: £13.60

Category: Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date: 12 January 2026

Our stores operate 24 / 7 across our Supermarkets, Superstores, and Asda Express locations, offering a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of colleagues to deliver excellent service and ensure the smooth running of daily operations.
• Manage your section efficiently—whether it’s replenishment, checkouts, grocery, or fresh food—making sure shelves are stocked, standards are high, and customers are happy.
• Support the team to meet targets, solve problems, and create a welcoming store environment.
• Use data and insight to make decisions and help the team grow and succeed.

About You

• Natural leader who thrives in a busy retail setting.
• Confident in coaching and motivating others, with a hands‑on approach and passion for delivering great customer service.
• Flexible, adaptable, and ready to take on new challenges across different store formats—including our growing Asda Express locations.
• Comfortable using data and insight to make decisions, and takes 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 committed to delivering value and quality every day.

Apply today by completing an online application.

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll get many great benefits including:

Benefits

• 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.