Store Manager

CO-OP; Cootham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

36 days holiday

Staff discount

Pension with employer contributions

Cycle to work

Job summary

Co-op stores are recruiting a Store Manager to lead daily operations, drive sales, and deliver an outstanding shopping experience. You will lead a high-performing team, nurture a customer-focused culture, and own store performance with strong commercial insight.

You will oversee HR decisions, safety and compliance while supporting community initiatives and store growth. A competitive package accompanies a comprehensive benefits offering.

Qualifications

• Proven retail leadership experience in a busy store.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver great service and bring the Co-op difference to life
• Build an inclusive, high-performing culture where colleagues feel valued and confident to speak up
• Take ownership of your store's performance, using commercial insights to drive sales and improve results
• Make sure your store is safe, legal and running smoothly
• Recruit, develop and support your team, taking ownership of HR processes and people management decisions

Skills

Leadership

People management

Coaching

Communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

Take the lead in your own Co-op store as a Store Manager, with full responsibility for making a difference in your community. This full-time role comes with a competitive salary and a brilliant benefits package. Why this job matters: You'll take ownership of your store's performance, leading both the commercial and community strategies to make a real difference locally. By building and developing a strong team, you'll create a positive environment where colleagues can grow and deliver a fantastic shopping experience. From supporting local causes to growing Co-op membership and services, you'll help bring our purpose to life, showing customers, colleagues and members the impact Co-op has across your local community.

• Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver great service and bring the Co-op difference to life
• Build an inclusive, high-performing culture where colleagues feel valued and confident to speak up
• Take ownership of your store's performance, using commercial insights to drive sales and improve results
• Make sure your store is safe, legal and running smoothly
• Recruit, develop and support your team, taking ownership of HR processes and people management decisionsYou'll have experience leading and developing a team in a busy, service-focused environment. You'll be a confident communicator who can coach and inspire others to perform at their best. You'll also bring:
• Strong problem-solving skills and the resilience to manage a fast-paced store environment
• The ability to understand and use commercial information to make decisions and improve performance
• A hands-on approach, with the flexibility to support the team and keep the store running smoothlyAt Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So, when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:
• A competitive salary and great benefits package which includes an annual bonus
• Full training and access to coaching and career development resources
• 36 days holiday including bank holidays (rising to 39 with service)
• 30% off Co-op branded products in store
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Flexible access to your pay as you earn it
• 24/7 access to GP appointments, and colleague support programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Market-leading policies to help you through life's big moments