Section Leader - Warminster

Asda Stores Ltd.; Warminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in the UK seeks a Section Leader to manage daily operations and lead a team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be a natural leader with experience in retail, capable of coaching colleagues and ensuring excellent customer service. Responsibilities include managing stock levels, meeting targets, and creating a welcoming store atmosphere. This role comes with a competitive salary and extensive benefits, aimed at enhancing work-life balance and team inclusivity.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discounted rates on services

Access to flexible pay and financial coaching

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP and EAP service

Extensive parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Special offers and discounts

Qualifications

• Natural leader with experience in retail environments.
• Confidence in coaching and motivating team members.
• Flexible and adaptable to new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure effective daily operations.
• Manage section efficiency, stock levels, and customer satisfaction.
• Support team in meeting targets and solving problems.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Coaching

Problem-solving

Data-driven decisions

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…

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.