Store Manager - Co-Op

One Retail; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Store Manager to lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional service. This full-time role focuses on empowering staff, fostering an inclusive culture, and ensuring operational efficiency. As part of a larger organization, you will have the opportunity to contribute to community engagement and commercial success. With competitive pay and excellent perks, this position offers a chance to grow your career in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and is committed to your professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in guiding and developing a team in a service-focused environment.
• Strong communication and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Empower your team to deliver excellent service and promote the Co-op difference.
• Manage and optimize the store's commercial performance and HR responsibilities.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Commercial Analysis

Job description

Store Manager - Co-Op - Bournemouth

£35,000 per annum / 40 hours per week

We’re seeking a skilled Store Manager to join our retail team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

As a Store Manager, you will help deliver the store's purpose by guiding commercial and community strategies. You will lead your team to make shopping at Co-op a fantastic experience, supporting their growth and learning to demonstrate the positive impact Co-op has on local communities.

In This Role, You Can Expect To

1. Empower your team to deliver excellent service, promoting the Co-op difference to customers and members.
2. Build an inclusive culture where everyone feels comfortable sharing their views.
3. Develop your team through regular performance conversations to help them reach their potential.
4. Ensure the store is safe, compliant with legal standards, and operationally efficient.
5. Manage and optimise your store’s commercial performance, recruit new team members, and oversee HR responsibilities.

Skills

You should have experience in guiding and developing a team within a busy, service-focused environment. Good communication skills are essential, along with the ability to coach, motivate, and inspire your team. Additionally, you will need:

1. Resilience and strong problem-solving skills.
2. The ability to understand and analyse commercial information.
3. A willingness to support the team actively in store activities.

Join us as part of Compass to contribute to feeding people, fueling progress, and forging connections across approximately 6,000 venues. Grow your career with industry leader, enjoying competitive pay, excellent perks, and unparalleled learning and development opportunities at one of the UK’s largest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1004/42978001/52706203/BU #One Retail

At Compass Group UK&I, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to succeed. We celebrate diverse talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities, ensuring our colleagues feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive—because diversity is our strength!