Store Manager

Southern Co-op; Taunton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional convenience retailer in Taunton is seeking a Store Manager to take ownership of store performance and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have management experience in food retail, strong commercial awareness, and a commitment to community engagement. This role offers comprehensive benefits, including annual leave and private medical insurance, along with the opportunity to develop future leaders within the team.

Benefits

Annual health check & 24/7 GP access

Private medical insurance

Group life assurance

Pension scheme

Share incentive plan

20% in-store discount

Cycle to work scheme

Paid time off for causes you care about

34 days annual leave, rising to 39 days after 5 years

Qualifications

• Management experience in food retail or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and a sharp eye for business planning.
• Confident communicator who can influence and inspire at every level.
• Personal Licence Holder—or willing to get one within 16 weeks.
• A growth mindset with a drive to develop and improve.
• A full UK Driving Licence is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Set clear goals and standards by shaping a smart store plan.
• Inspire outstanding service by being a role model.
• Identify opportunities to grow and improve.
• Champion the store locally by connecting with community groups.
• Own your team’s development by creating a strong succession plan.

Skills

Management experience in food retail

Strong commercial awareness

Confident communicator

Growth mindset

Job description

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As our Store Manager, you’ll take full ownership of your store, driving performance, leading an incredible team, and creating a space where people thrive. We truly believe our people are the heart of our business, and we're passionate about helping them grow. With opportunities like our fast-track management training programme, you won’t just build a career, you’ll accelerate it!

What you’ll get from us…

We believe in rewarding our people with more, here’s what’s in store:

• Annual health check & 24/7 GP access with Aviva Digicare
• Private medical insurance & critical illness cover
• Group life assurance for added peace of mind
• Pension scheme to plan for your future
• Share incentive plan - own a piece of what you help build
• 20% in-store discount to make your shop go further
• Cycle to work scheme to keep you moving
• Paid time off to support the causes you care about
• 34 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising to 39 days after 5 years

What to expect…

• Lead with purpose – Set clear goals and standards by shaping a smart store plan that keeps the business safe, legal, and high-performing.
• Inspire outstanding service – Be the role model your team looks up to, turning great customer service into everyday action.
• Spot the wins – Identify opportunities to grow and improve, and turn insights into results.
• Be the face of the community – Champion the store locally by connecting with community groups and making a positive impact beyond the shop floor.
• Grow future leaders – Own your team’s development by creating a strong succession plan that fuels long-term success.

What you'll need…

• Management experience in food retail or a similar fast-paced environment
• Strong commercial awareness and a sharp eye for business planning
• Confident communicator who can influence and inspire at every level
• Personal Licence Holder—or willing to get one within 16 weeks
• A growth mindset with a drive to develop and improve
• A full UK Driving Licence is a bonus, but not a dealbreaker

About Us

We’re an independent Co-op, operating across the south of England running convenience food stores, funeral homes, crematoria, natural/woodland burial grounds and a Starbucks coffee franchise. We’re owned by our members, have over 4, colleagues and a purpose of working together for the benefit of our communities. We have a commitment to sustainable business and a promise to provide a fair, fresh approach, for all. This is achieved through investment in our communities, action we take to protect the environment and our support for local food producers.