Store Manager - Convenience

Morrisons; Chorley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

15% colleague discount

Contributory pension scheme

Access to health support

Internal leadership development program

Job summary

A leading UK supermarket chain is seeking an entrepreneurial Convenience Store Manager in Chorley. This role involves managing the store's operations, improving commercial performance, fostering team development, and engaging with the local community. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for customer service, and the ability to inspire and influence their team while ensuring compliance with operational standards. Various benefits, including a pension scheme and staff discount, are included.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in retail management.
• Experience in developing and coaching team members.
• Strong customer relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and manage costs effectively.
• Lead a team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Ensure compliance with operational procedures and health and safety standards.
• Engage with the local community to build positive relationships.

Skills

Customer service leadership

Team development

Operational management

Community engagement

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Are you an entrepreneurial, customer‑focused leader with a passion for retail and community? Join Morrisons Daily as a Convenience Store Manager and run your store like it’s your own business. You will be responsible for serving customers, supporting colleagues and championing your local community, ensuring the store is the best place to work and shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer & Commercial Performance
  • Treat the store as your own business, constantly seeking innovative ways to improve the commercial offering, drive sales, and manage costs effectively.
  • Lead your team to deliver exceptional customer service, challenging the norm and finding new ways to make the customer experience the best in the market, in line with the Morrisons brand promise.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Oversee all people activities; from recruitment and induction to training and ongoing development.
  • Build and champion an inclusive culture where every colleague is motivated, empowered and equipped to deliver outstanding service and achieve their full potential.
• Operational Excellence
  • Ensure all operational procedures, health and safety, and compliance standards are rigorously met, maintaining an attractive, safe and efficient shopping environment.
  • Flexibility is required: work may include early mornings, late nights and weekends as driven by business and customer needs.
• Community Engagement
  • Build strong, positive relationships within the local community, understanding the vital role your store plays and actively seeking ways to offer support.
• Post Office Services
  Some stores offer Post Office services; a P250 financial check will be required and verified as part of the employment offer.

Leadership Qualities

• People Development – passion for spotting, coaching and developing talent within your team, fostering a high‑performing and collaborative culture.
• Inspiration & Influence – ability to motivate and inspire your team, whilst listening and influencing stakeholders to think broadly about new ways of doing things.
• Hands‑On Attitude – willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and work alongside your team to support day‑to‑day store objectives.
• Resilience – high personal resilience and strong problem‑solving skills to navigate challenges effectively.

Benefits

• Salary – will be discussed early in the recruitment process to match experience.
• Annual leave – 28 days holiday.
• Colleague discount – 15% discount across convenience, supermarkets and online.
• Company pension – contributory scheme.
• Sir Ken Morrison Leadership School – internal leadership school offering a university‑accredited development programme.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – access to Vita Health & Aviva digital GP.
• MyMorri exclusive discounts – instant discounts on everyday purchases, dining and leisure and online cashback with reloadable cards.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.