Store Manager - Woking

CO-OP; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent supermarket chain in the United Kingdom is seeking a Store Manager to lead a team across multiple locations. Responsibilities include driving customer experience, team development, and operational safety. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving, communication skills, and a commitment to community engagement. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including discounts and wellness programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

30% discount on store items

Annual bonus

Pension contributions

Access to Wagestream

Cycle to work scheme

Coaching and training

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and analyse commercial information.
• Experience of guiding and developing a team in a busy, service-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large team of Store Managers across around 20 stores.
• Inspire your team to deliver a great customer experience.
• Help bring our strategies to life through exciting projects.

Skills

Resilience

Problem solving

Strong communication

Team development

Job description

As a Customer Team Member at Co‑op, you’ll be part of a business that’s truly different. There’s lots to do in this role, with plenty to keep you busy during your shifts. From giving our customers a great in‑store experience to preparing bakery products and promoting our membership offer, every day is different. If you’re looking to kick‑start your retail career, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

As a Customer Team Leader, you’ll help maintain our high standards while supporting your store colleagues to be their best. You’ll assist the Store Manager and make sure your store is always safe. You’ll also take pride in keeping the store well‑stocked and looking great, leading by example and doing the right thing.

If you have a strong sense of community, commercial awareness, and leadership skills, our Store Manager opportunity might be what you’re looking for. As a Store Manager at Co‑op, you’ll lead your team and make sure everyone works together to deliver a great in‑store experience for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large team of Store Managers across around 20 stores.
• Inspire your team to deliver a great customer experience, drive sales, and contribute to their communities.
• Help bring our strategies to life through exciting projects and programmes.
• Co‑operate with community initiatives and support local causes.
• Deliver safe, legal and operational store environments.

Qualifications

• Resilience and great problem solving skills.
• Ability to understand and analyse commercial information.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the team with store activities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coach, motivate and inspire your team.
• Experience of guiding and developing a team in a busy, service‑focused environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a generous holiday allowance of 36 days including bank holidays.
• Annual bonus based on personal and business performance.
• Co‑op branded product discount of 30% off store items and 10% off other brands in‑store.
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Wagestream app giving access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Coaching and training to support your career development.
• Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Success Profile

• Driving Innovation.
• Forging Relationships.
• Co‑operation.
• Inspirational Communication.
• Supporting Change.
• Speaking Up.

What you’ll do as a Store Manager (Food Retail at Co‑op)

Our Food Retail teams are the face of Co‑op. If you’re welcoming, friendly, and helpful, you’ll thrive here. The day is busy, but our colleagues work together to get things done and give our customers a great in‑store experience.

Whether you’re a Customer Team Member, Customer Team Leader, or Store Manager, we’ll reward you by supporting your financial, physical and mental wellbeing, and giving you the tools to own your development and your career.