Store Manager: Lead a Community-Driven Co-op + Bonus

Co-op Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

36 days holiday (rising to 39)

Staff discount (30% off Co-op products

Pension with up to 10% employer contib

Flexible pay access

GP access and colleague support

Cycle to work

Life-moments policy

Job summary

The Co-operative Food in Carlisle is seeking a Store Manager to lead a busy Co-op store with full responsibility for delivering excellent service and community impact. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will own store performance, build a high-performing team, and drive sales while ensuring a safe and compliant operation. You’ll develop people, manage HR processes, and champion a welcoming store environment for customers and

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a team in a busy, service-focused environment.
• Confident communicator who can coach and inspire others to perform at their best.
• Strong problem-solving skills and resilience to manage a fast-paced store.
• Ability to understand and use commercial information to drive decisions and improve performance.

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

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Job description

The Co-operative Food in Carlisle is seeking a Store Manager to lead a busy Co-op store with full responsibility for delivering excellent service and community impact. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will own store performance, build a high-performing team, and drive sales while ensuring a safe and compliant operation. You’ll develop people, manage HR processes, and champion a welcoming store environment for customers and