Trading Manager - Argos

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate leader to join their team, focusing on developing others and driving customer satisfaction. In this dynamic role, you will inspire your colleagues, foster a positive work environment, and take ownership of team welfare and performance. With numerous opportunities for career progression, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Join a forward-thinking company that values its people and encourages personal development.

Benefits

Discount card for Sainsbury’s and Argos

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Sainsbury’s share scheme

Wellbeing support

Colleague networks

Cycle to Work scheme

Special offers on gym memberships

Retail vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and developing teams in a retail environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with colleagues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop colleagues to enhance their performance.
• Lead and motivate a team while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching and Development

Customer Service

Decision Making

Engagement and Communication

Education

Experience in Retail Management

Tools

Technology Utilization

Job description

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Are you ready to be the newest member of one of our leadership teams? We think so. Because you love developing others, being a brand ambassador, and welcoming better ways of working. If you can get the best out of people, we’d love to see the best of you.

What you’ll do

You’ll coach, develop, and support your colleagues to do a brilliant job. From challenging conversations to cheering on progress, you’ll take it all in your stride.

We’ll look to you to lead and motivate an energised team, champion our values, and show others how to put the customer first — whether that’s structured direction or more ‘in the moment’ guidance. You’ll look after their needs and welfare at work too and take ownership of the things that matter most to them, including pay and scheduling decisions.

Every day you’ll embody positivity and a can-do attitude, whether you’re learning process changes yourself or helping a colleague understand them. Above all, you’ll be a role model in doing the right thing for customers and driving profitable sales for your store.

Who you are

You talk to your colleagues in an engaging, inspiring way, and take their feedback on board too. You’ll be happy to collaborate across the business and use technology as part of the job. In addition, you’ll keep your focus on your teams while being a leadership presence for all others in the store.

Great judgment and decision-making are part of your nature. You know how to prioritize and plan and are keen to develop yourself as well as support your team in theirs.

How you’ll progress

There are many routes to develop your career. Prove yourself in this role, and we’ll encourage you to grow further. Whether you choose to stay with Argos and step into a store management role or move across to develop in one of our Sainsbury’s stores, you’ll have every opportunity to shape your career path.

What we’ll give you

Salary will depend on your experience, store size, complexity, and location. Alongside this, we offer a range of benefits for our managers, including:

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every payday.
• Free food and hot drinks provided for colleagues in all our stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement, maternity, and paternity leave.
• Pension – we’ll match 4-7% of your contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share scheme – build up an investment at discounted rates.
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal, and financial advice.
• Colleague networks – connect with like-minded people to help fulfill your potential.
• Cycle to Work scheme – hire a bike and cycling equipment, saving on tax and NI.
• Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.