Store Manager - Laxey - Main Road

The Co-operative Group; Laxey; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

36 days holiday including bankholidays

30% off Co-op branded products instore

Pension with up to 8% employer contrib

GP appointments and colleague support

Job summary

The Co-operative Group in Laxey is seeking a Store Manager to lead a busy Co-op store, driving sales and delivering an exceptional customer experience. You will own the store’s performance, manage a diverse team, and uphold Co-op standards while fostering a community-focused environment.

The role is full-time, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. You’ll implement commercial insights to improve results and maintain safe, compliant store operations.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and the resilience to manage a fast-paced store environment.
• The ability to understand and use commercial information to make decisions and improve performance.
• A hands-on approach, with the flexibility to support the team and keep the store running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver great service and bring the Co-op difference to life
• Build an inclusive, high-performing culture where colleagues feel valued and confident to speak up
• Take ownership of your store’s performance, using commercial insights to drive sales and improve results
• Make sure your store is safe, legal and running smoothly
• Recruit, develop and support your team, taking ownership of HR processes and people management decisions

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

Store Manager - Laxey - Main Road
Location: The Co-operative Food, White House Building, Laxey, IM4 7BE
Salary: £37,440 - £41,600 plus great benefits
Contract: Permanent

Take the lead in your own Co-op store as a Store Manager, with full responsibility for making a difference in your community. This full-time role comes with a competitive salary and a brilliant benefits package.

Why this job matters:

You’ll take ownership of your store’s performance, leading both the commercial and community strategies to make a real difference locally. By building and developing a strong team, you’ll create a positive environment where colleagues can grow and deliver a fantastic shopping experience.

From supporting local causes to growing Co-op membership and services, you’ll help bring our purpose to life, showing customers, colleagues and members the impact Co-op has across your local community.

What you'll do:

• Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver great service and bring the Co-op difference to life
• Build an inclusive, high-performing culture where colleagues feel valued and confident to speak up
• Take ownership of your store’s performance, using commercial insights to drive sales and improve results
• Make sure your store is safe, legal and running smoothly
• Recruit, develop and support your team, taking ownership of HR processes and people management decisions

What you’ll bring:

You’ll have experience leading and developing a team in a busy, service-focused environment. You’ll be a confident communicator who can coach and inspire others to perform at their best. You’ll also bring:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the resilience to manage a fast-paced store environment
• The ability to understand and use commercial information to make decisions and improve performance
• A hands-on approach, with the flexibility to support the team and keep the store running smoothly

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So, when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:

• A competitive salary and great benefits package which includes an annual bonus
• Full training and access to coaching and career development resources
• 36 days holiday including bank holidays (rising to 39 with service)
• 30% off Co-op branded products in store
• A pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• 24/7 access to GP appointments, and colleague support programme
• Market-leading policies to help you through life’s big moments

A place you'll belong:

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion

As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests.

We reserve the right to remove the vacancy before the scheduled closing date.