Shop Manager

Farmfoods; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmfoods is seeking a full-time Shop Manager for our Bramford Road location in Ipswich. This role requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills to manage daily operations and motivate a team, ensuring excellent customer service and shop efficiency. With attractive pay and extensive benefits, this position offers career growth opportunities in a family-run business, demonstrating our commitment to quality service.

Benefits

30 days holiday each year.

Training and development opportunities.

15% staff discount.

Smart uniform provided.

Free life assurance.

Workplace pension.

Staff benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience as a manager or assistant manager is essential.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate.
• Full driving license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shop operations and motivate team.
• Manage recruitment, coaching, and team development.
• Ensure shop safety, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Reliability

Motivation

Job description

Shop Manager - Full Time

We are looking to recruit a new shop manager for our shop in Bramford Road, Ipswich. We offer a permanent full-time position working a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week.

Please note that for full-time positions, we require you to be fully flexible in your availability for work throughout the week, including weekends.

Pay & benefits:

The salary offered for this position is between £32,944.97 - £46,483.67 on a 45-hour contract.

In addition to your pay, you will benefit from:

• 30 days holiday each year.
• Great training and development opportunities.
• 15% staff discount in any of our 300+ shops on food and household essentials.
• A smart uniform.
• Free life assurance.
• Workplace pension.
• A staff benefits package including a virtual GP, discounted services, cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out, and travel.

As one of our shop managers, you will:

• Lead by example and participate in daily shop operations.
• Motivate and inspire your team to provide excellent customer service.
• Manage recruitment, induction, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing development of your team.
• Ensure the shop is safe, clean, and well-maintained, and that customer needs are met efficiently.
• Control shop costs including shrinkage, waste, and payroll, and report to your area manager.
• Maintain standards in customer service, cash handling, health & safety, stock management, and merchandising.

You will need:

• A friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate in a busy environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships.
• Trustworthiness and reliability.
• Experience as a manager or assistant manager.
• A full driving license is desirable; if not, you are still encouraged to apply.

More than just a job:

There are long-term career opportunities at Farmfoods, with training programs and promotion pathways to area manager roles. Many senior managers started in our shops.

A bit about us:

Farmfoods is a family business committed to offering great value, quality products, and friendly service. Our shop managers play a vital role in supporting their teams and ensuring shop efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Contract information:

Position: Shop Manager, Hours: 45, Days: 5