Team Manager - Kesgrave Superstore

Tesco Retail; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco in Ipswich is seeking a Store Team Manager to lead daily operations, motivate colleagues and deliver outstanding customer service. You will oversee shift patterns, recruit and train staff, champion safety and compliance, and drive store performance through planning and initiatives.

The role offers flexible working options and exposure to a diverse community, with Tesco's commitment to inclusion and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills.
• Customer-first approach with the ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver a great in-store customer experience.
• Recruit, train and develop colleagues to build a high-performing team.
• Coach the team to be knowledgeable about products and customer service.
• Lead trade activity, using insight to grow sales and maximise profit.
• Develop knowledge to deliver the Store Change Plan and allocate resources effectively.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Customer focus

Job description

Availability Window

Days From time To time Mon 08:00:00 17:00:00 Wed 08:00:00 17:00:00 Thu 07:00:00 17:00:00 Fri 06:00:00 19:00:00 Sat 06:00:00 19:00:00

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.

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

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

Recruiting, training, and developing colleagues to build a capable, high‑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 root‑cause issues with sustainable, long‑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 curiosity and seeking opportunities to serve our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day.

Proven experience leading and developing high‑performing teams.

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

A welcoming, customer‑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.

We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and want everyone to feel represented and able to be themselves, Everyone’s Welcome.

We also understand that life varies for each of us, so we’re always open to conversations about flexible working. Talk to us during your application about how we can support you.

We are proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader, and we are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here.