Team Manager

Tesco PLC; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague Clubcard discount 10%

Life cover

Pension with company match

Wellbeing services

Holiday 20+ days + personal day

Job summary

Tesco PLC is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead and develop a high-performing in-store team. You will recruit, train and coach colleagues to deliver excellent customer service, maintain great product knowledge, and maximise store performance.

You will oversee trade activity, optimise resources, and ensure safety and legal compliance while fostering a customer-first culture. Day patterns vary and shifts are planned in advance to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Clear communication skills and collaboration across teams.
• Customer-first approach with strong relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver a great in-store experience for customers.
• Recruit, train and develop colleagues to build a capable team.
• Coach the team to be knowledgeable about products and services.
• Lead trade activity to grow sales and maximise profit.
• Develop knowledge to deliver the Store Change Plan and optimise resources.
• Identify and resolve root-cause issues with long-term solutions.
• Prioritise colleague safety and ensure store trades legally with safety tools.
• Seek opportunities to serve customers, communities and the planet.

Skills

Team leadership

Recruitment

Training & development

Customer service

Communication

Decision making

Safety awareness

Job description

Team Manager shift patterns vary day to day but are planned in advance to support work-life balance.

You will be responsible for

Leading the team to deliver a great experience for customers in-store.

Recruiting, training, and developing colleagues to build a capable, highâ€'performing team.

Coaching the team to be knowledgeable and passionate about products, ensuring great range, quality, and service for customers.

Lead trade activity, using insight and expertise to grow sales and maximise profit.

Developing your knowledge to deliver the Store Change Plan, ensuring resources and hours are used where they benefit customers most.

Identifying and resolving rootâ€'cause issues with sustainable, longâ€'term solutions.

Prioritising colleague safety and ensuring the store always trades legally by coaching the team to use all security and safety tools effectively.

Staying curious and seeking opportunities to serve our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day.

Proven experience leading and developing highâ€'performing teams.

Clear communication skills, with the ability to share knowledge and collaborate effectively to deliver strong results.

A welcoming, customerâ€'first approach, building strong relationships with colleagues and customers.

Resilience and sound judgement to make effective decisions that support both customers and colleagues.

Consistent energy and drive, inspiring confidence and motivating the team to deliver beyond expectations.

Awareness of competitor activity and the ability to identify new ideas and initiatives to improve the store for customers.

Tesco's vision is to be every customer's favourite way to shop. Our purpose is to serve customers, communities and the planet a little better every day by acting responsibly and sustainably.

Days From time To time Mon 05:00:00 18:00:00

Wed 05:00:00 14:00:00

Thu 05:00:00 18:00:00

Fri 14:00:00 22:00:00

Sat 05:00:00 16:00:00

Customers are at the centre of everything we do. Working in our stores means variety, teamwork, and plenty of daily challenges. You'll meet great people, learn new skills, and be part of an inclusive team. Whether you want stability, flexibility, or a chance to grow your career, this role could be a great fit.

Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package., Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day, rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank Holidays)

Flexible working available from day one

10% off with your Colleague Clubcard, rising to 15% on payâ€'day weekends, with a second card to share with family

Free wellbeing services to support your mind, body and life

Life cover worth five times your pay and an awardâ€'winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%

A range of benefits to choose from, including discounts, shares and cycleâ€'toâ€'work schemes

Uniform provided, plus policies to support you through life's key moments