Summer Retail Management Trainee

Asda Stores Ltd.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Retail Graduate Manager for their West Country region. This role involves taking ownership of store operations and leading a high-performing team. Candidates should be recent graduates passionate about retail, with strong leadership and organisational skills. Benefits include competitive salary, discounts, flexible pay options, and access to health services. This is a full-time position based in Taunton, UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based rewards

15% discount on ASDA shopping

Medical and travel discounts

Wagestream access to flexible pay

Employer-sponsored pension scheme

24/7 virtual GP and assistance programme

Qualifications

• Passion for retail and customer service.
• Proactive and result-focused.
• Valid driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of store operations.
• Lead and develop a cross-functional team.
• Manage rosters and shifts in a dynamic environment.
• Apply organisational skills to meet customer needs.
• Support rollout of new initiatives and technology.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Recent graduate or graduating in 2026

Job description

Retail Graduate Manager – West Country

Job Title: Retail Graduate Manager – West Country
Location: Taunton
Employment Type: Full time
Contract: Permanent Graduate (Fixed Term)
Hours: 45 per week
Salary: Competitive salary
Category: Store Management
Closing Date: 9 January 2026

Overview

At ASDA we’re always striving for bigger and better ways to grow our reach and help our customers live better lives. Our 2026 Retail Graduate Programme has been developed in partnership with store managers of today, many of whom were on similar graduate programmes, to prepare the retail leaders of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a store’s operations and drive performance against key metrics.
• Lead and develop a cross‑functional team, fostering a supportive and high‑performing culture.
• Adapt quickly to change and manage rosters, holidays and shifts in a dynamic environment.
• Apply strong organisational and problem‑solving skills to meet customer and colleague needs.
• Support the rollout of new initiatives, technology and best practices across the region.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or graduating in 2026, with a passion for retail and customer service.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational abilities.
• Proactive, result‑focused and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Valid driving licence preferred but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based rewards.
• 15 % discount on ASDA shopping for you and a nominated user.
• Medical and travel discounts on selected services.
• Wagestream access to flexible pay, financial coaching and savings.
• Employer‑sponsored pension scheme.
• 24/7 virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling.

EEO Statement

All candidates must have the continuous right to work in the UK and any offer of employment is conditional upon this requirement.