Store Operations Leader — General Manager

Asda Stores Ltd; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Car allowance

Pension up to 7% matched

In-store & online discounts

Wellbeing services

Inclusion networks

Parental leave

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a General Store Manager to lead day‑to‑day operations across departments, maximise availability, minimise waste and shrink, and ensure the store runs safely and efficiently. You’ll work closely with the Operations Manager and department managers to deliver consistent standards and drive productivity.

You’ll lead with heart, empower your team, and foster a culture of ownership, open communication and outstanding customer service, delivering the

Qualifications

• Execution and result‑oriented: focused on getting things done right, first time.
• Commercial awareness: understands impact of availability, waste and shrink on performance.
• Coaching and leadership: support and develop leadership teams to improve shopfloor standards.
• Organised and efficient: prioritises and delegates to land promotions on time.
• Collaborative: fosters cross-department collaboration for a seamless customer experience.
• Data‑driven: uses insights to drive operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning strategy and execution of store operations across key departments.
• Maximise product availability and minimise waste and shrink.
• Work with the Operations Manager and department managers to maintain standards and productivity.
• Drive compliant, safe and customer‑focused store operations.
• Coach teams and promote a culture of ownership and pride on the shop floor.

Skills

Execution

Commercial awareness

Coaching & Leadership

Organised & efficient

Collaborative

Data-driven

Job description

Asda Stores Ltd in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a General Store Manager to lead day‑to‑day operations across departments, maximise availability, minimise waste and shrink, and ensure the store runs safely and efficiently. You’ll work closely with the Operations Manager and department managers to deliver consistent standards and drive productivity.

You’ll lead with heart, empower your team, and foster a culture of ownership, open communication and outstanding customer service, delivering the