Argos Store Manager – Inside Sainsbury's
Just think what you could achieve at Argos. Experiences that customers love in an ever‑changing retail environment. You’ll have a team to nurture and develop and even more management opportunities on the horizon.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll create and lead a high‑performing team and act as a true role model by seeing everything from the customer’s point of view. You’ll inspire, motivate and empower everyone around you. You’ll have total accountability for the store – driving performance, plans and actions; celebrating success and ensuring your teams are trained and developed to be the best they can be.
Who You Are
A natural coach and communicator, you’ll support as strongly as you challenge and be as flexible as you expect your team to be. You can see the link between actions and the customer, and work to resolve issues quickly. Your planning and organising skills will be key – each Argos store is a fast‑moving business and you’ll look ahead to ensure you have the resources you need. Every day you’ll use your commercial acumen and creative approach to change.
How You’ll Progress
There’s a host of routes to choose from. Prove yourself in this role, and we’ll encourage you to develop. Whether you stay with Argos or move across to a Sainsbury’s store or region, you’ll have every opportunity to take your career where you want it to go.
Essential Criteria
* Relentless in pursuing better customer experiences, you evidence how you’ve changed things for the better in a previous role.
* Managed a fast‑paced operation, delivering results across service, sales, customer outcomes and team performance.
* Use insight to make smart decisions that improve performance and customer experiences.
* Confident navigating employee relations, applying HR policies consistently and with care.
* Developed and supported performance and capability within a team, helping others step up and succeed.
* Know how to lead through change – keeping the team motivated and focused.
* Walk the talk, showing up every day as a role model for service and values.
What We’ll Give You
Salary will be dependent upon experience and the store’s size, complexity and location.
* 10% discount on Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks (15% on Fridays and Saturdays).
* Pension match: 4% of your contributions (potentially more if you change plans).
* Free food and hot drinks for colleagues in all stores.
* Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave.
* Sainsbury’s share scheme – discounted investment opportunities.
* Wellbeing support – emotional support, counseling, legal and financial advice.
* Colleague networks – connect with like‑minded people.
* Cycle to Work scheme – bike and cycling equipment hire with tax/NI savings.
* Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
Key Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industry: Retail
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