Section Leader - Salford

Asda Stores Ltd.; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK grocery retailer is seeking a Section Leader to lead a dynamic team and drive operational success in their store. The role involves managing daily operations, ensuring high standards and customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and motivate teams effectively. This position offers a rewarding environment within the rapidly growing retail sector, with an emphasis on flexibility and adaptability.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discounted services including pharmacy and insurance

Flexible pay and financial coaching

Comprehensive company pension

Wellbeing support including virtual GP

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Special offers and discounts across services

Inclusion networks for diverse representation

Qualifications

• Natural leader with experience in coaching and motivating a team.
• Ability to work in a busy retail environment and deliver excellent customer service.
• Flexible and adaptable to different store formats.

Responsibilities

• Drive the success of your area by leading a team.
• Manage daily operations efficiently across various sections.
• Use data insights to make effective decisions.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Data analysis

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Job description

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. 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 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 …

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.