Store Manager - Express

Asda Stores Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount 15% off shopping

Discretionary company bonus

Enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test for you and nominated</s

Company pension

Wellbeing resources (GP, EAP, support)

Parental leave policies

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd is seeking a Store Manager - Express to lead a small team at one of our Express stores. You will drive sales, maintain store standards and deliver KRAs while managing a rolling rota including weekends and evenings.

The role requires strong leadership, people skills and the ability to coach and mentor staff to achieve targets. A proactive approach to cost control and pricing strategy is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small team in retail.
• Ability to drive sales and set standards.
• Experience with scheduling and rota planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a small store team to achieve KRAs and deliver excellent service.
• Drive sales, set standards, and implement pricing strategies.
• Plan rosters, holidays and manage staff development and discipline when needed.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Retail operations

Team motivation

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Job Title Store Manager - Express Location EXPPFS - 5255 Marcham Road PFS Employment Type Full time Contract Type Permanent Shift Pattern Work Shift: Days Hours per Week 45 Salary Competitive salary plus benefits Category Store Operations Closing Date 3 September 2026

About the Role

There's a role for everyone in retail - including leadership. As a Store Manager - Express in one of our Asda Express stores, you'll work with a small team of colleagues to drive sales, set standards and deliver KRAs. You'll be the key motivator, maintaining morale and creating an operation that keeps customers coming back. You'll support Asda's pricing strategy and keep costs low. If you're looking for a chance to develop further in retail, this could be the role for you! As part of the leadership team, you'll work on a rolling rota which will include weekends, evenings and sometimes, late nights.

About You

You'll be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be adaptable to change. You'll be naturally friendly and want to get stuck in, working with your team to deliver great results as well as spot talent and support their development. You'll have good leadership and people skills as well as be a strong coach, role model and mentor who inspires the team to be the best they can be. At times, you will need to deal with management issues such as disciplinary and grievances in a professional manager as well as manage rota planning and holidays.

Everything you'll love

• Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Access to an enhanced electric car scheme
• Free eye test for you and your nominated user
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover Stream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more
• Company pension
• Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
• Colleague recognition programme
• Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas

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