Store Manager

Heron Foods; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus bonus

30 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support & GP access

Career development

Job summary

Heron Foods in Lincoln invites applications for a Store Manager role at Skellingthorpe Road, LN6 0EJ. This position is a hands-on leadership role in a busy, community-focused retail environment.

You will lead a team, drive sales, ensure operational excellence from stock to safety, and deliver outstanding customer service with a focus on developing talent and sustaining growth. The role offers career progression within a fast-paced retailer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Store Manager, Retail Manager, or in a similar leadership role.
• A strong track record of developing teams and achieving results.
• A genuine passion for retail, customer service, and delivering exceptional results.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, community-focused retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating your team to deliver exceptional results and achieve sales targets.
• Providing hands-on leadership, coaching, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing store environment.
• Ensuring operational excellence, from store presentation to stock management and health & safety compliance.
• Delivering exceptional customer service, resolving queries, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
• Developing talent within your team, creating succession plans, and supporting ongoing growth.

Job description

Discover Your Next Leadership Opportunity: Store Manager at Heron Foods

Location: Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EJ

Salary: £32,609 per annum plus bonus opportunity

Hours: 45hrs per week

Why Heron Foods?

Heron Foods is one of the UK's fastest-growing discount food retailers, with over 340 stores and ambitious expansion plans. As part of the B&M retail group, we're a company on the move, committed to delivering value to our customers and opportunities to our teams.

We're proud to have retained the ethos and spirit of a family-owned business, fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace culture. In fact, we were recognised as one of the UK's 'Happiest Workplaces' in the WorkL Awards.

As a Store Manager, you'll lead by example, inspiring and motivating your team to deliver outstanding results in a fast-paced, community-focused environment. If you thrive in a high-energy setting and are passionate about retail, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer Our Store Managers:

• Competitive Salary: £32,609 per annum plus bonus opportunities.
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave with additional leave accrual for long service, plus the option to purchase extra days.
• Exclusive Discounts: 10% off at both Heron Foods and B&M stores, with double discount weekends throughout the year.
• Wellbeing Support: Free, confidential assistance for personal and financial concerns, plus 24/7 GP access for you and your family.
• Additional Perks: Recognition for long service.
• Career Development: Ongoing learning opportunities, including on-the-job training, eLearning, apprenticeships, and career progression programs.

What You'll Do:

As a Store Manager, you'll be at the heart of our success, taking responsibility for:

Leading and motivating your team to deliver exceptional results and achieve sales targets.

• Providing hands-on leadership, coaching, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing store environment.
• Ensuring operational excellence, from store presentation to stock management and health & safety compliance.
• Delivering exceptional customer service, resolving queries, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
• Developing talent within your team, creating succession plans, and supporting ongoing growth.

Fast-Paced and Rewarding:

This role offers the chance to thrive in a dynamic and sometimes demanding environment. With a focus on leadership and operational excellence, you'll play a crucial part in the success of our business and gain invaluable experience managing a busy retail environment.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking individuals who bring:

• Proven experience as a Store Manager, Retail Manager, or in a similar leadership role.
• A strong track record of developing teams and achieving results.
• A genuine passion for retail, customer service, and delivering exceptional results.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, community-focused retail environment.

At Heron Foods, diversity is at the heart of our values, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.