Store Manager - Somerset Area

4695 Broadford; Bellflower (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Career development

36 days holiday

Employee discount

Pension with employer contributions

Job summary

Co-op in Somerset Area is seeking a Store Manager to lead a busy store, driving sales and delivering a top-notch customer experience. You will coach your team, implement community-focused initiatives, and ensure safe, compliant store operations.

You will recruit and develop staff, use commercial insights to improve performance, and foster an inclusive culture that supports colleagues and customers alike.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a busy, service-focused environment.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to use commercial information to drive sales.
• HR processes and people management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver great service and bring the Co-op difference to life
• Build an inclusive, high-performing culture where colleagues feel valued
• Take ownership of your store’s performance, using commercial insights to drive sales and improve results
• Make sure your store is safe, legal and running smoothly
• Recruit, develop and support your team, taking ownership of HR processes and people management decisions

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Commercial awareness

Customer service orientation

Job description

Store Manager - Somerset Area

Location: Somerset Area

Salary: £33,280

Contract: Permanent

Take the lead in your own Co-op store as a Store Manager, with full responsibility for making a difference in your community. This full-time role comes with a competitive salary and a brilliant benefits package.

Why this job matters:

You’ll take ownership of your store’s performance, leading both the commercial and community strategies to make a real difference locally. By building and developing a strong team, you’ll create a positive environment where colleagues can grow and deliver a fantastic shopping experience.

From supporting local causes to growing Co-op membership and services, you’ll help bring our purpose to life, showing customers, colleagues and members the impact Co-op has across your local community.

What you'll do:

• Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver great service and bring the Co-op difference to life
• Build an inclusive, high-performing culture where colleagues feel valued and confident to speak up
• Take ownership of your store’s performance, using commercial insights to drive sales and improve results
• Make sure your store is safe, legal and running smoothly
• Recruit, develop and support your team, taking ownership of HR processes and people management decisions
  

What you’ll bring:

You’ll have experience leading and developing a team in a busy, service-focused environment. You’ll be a confident communicator who can coach and inspire others to perform at their best. You’ll also bring:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the resilience to manage a fast-paced store environment
• The ability to understand and use commercial information to make decisions and improve performance
• A hands‑on approach, with the flexibility to support the team and keep the store running smoothly
  

Why Co-op?

• A competitive salary and great benefits package which includes an annual bonus
• Full training and access to coaching and career development resources
• 36 days holiday including bank holidays (rising to 39 with service)
• 30% off Co-op branded products in store
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Flexible access to your pay as you earn it
• 24/7 access to GP appointments, and colleague support programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Market-leading policies to help you through life’s big moments
  

A place you'll belong:

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion

As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests.

We reserve the right to remove the vacancy before the scheduled closing date.