Store Manager

Reed; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in Chelmsford is seeking a Store Manager with a proven leadership background and a passion for retail. This role entails leading the branch team, delivering exceptional customer service, and driving profitability. Ideal candidates should have experience in food retail, strong leadership skills, and be motivated to succeed. Competitive salary of £37K-£41K per annum with multiple benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay with a generous staff discount

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employer pension contribution

Enhanced family leave and pay

Award-winning training programs

Financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in food retail or a customer-focused environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate a team.
• High motivation, resilience, and a drive to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the branch team to achieve top performance.
• Deliver exceptional customer service standards consistently.
• Drive turnover and profitability through effective cost management.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Commercial awareness

IT skills

Job description

Overview

Store Manager – Location: Chelmsford. Job Type: Full-time (shifts and weekend work). Salary: £37K-£41K per annum.

• Location: Chelmsford


• Job Type: Full-time - shifts and weekend work


• Salary: £37K-£41K per annum

Reed Business Support in Chelmsford is recruiting for a Store Manager with a proven leadership background and a passion for retail to join a rapidly growing and highly regarded organisation in Chelmsford. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is keen on delivering exceptional customer service while building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the branch team to achieve top performance.


• Deliver exceptional customer service standards consistently.


• Drive turnover and profitability through effective cost management.


• Ensure legal compliance and act as the Designated Premises Supervisor


• Build strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and other stores.


• Promote membership and embed company values within the team.


• Create a safe, welcoming, and trusted environment for the community.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in food retail or a customer-focused environment.


• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate a team.


• Commercial awareness with confident decision-making abilities.


• High motivation, resilience, and a drive to succeed.


• Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.


• A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a generous staff discount.


• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.


• Employer pension contribution and death in service benefit.


• Enhanced family leave and pay.


• Award-winning training and development programs.


• Access to an internal communications app.


• Discounts across hundreds of retailers.


• Financial wellbeing support including Wagestream.

If you are interested in the Store Manager position and have the relevant experience, please apply today