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You’re ambitious for more leadership responsibility. Maybe one day, you’d like to run your own store or take on a bigger role in the future. First, you want to focus on your people development skills – crafting a team that delivers what you need, when you need it.
This is a well-balanced management role with clear accountability – you’ll understand exactly what’s expected of you and who to turn to for support. Whether you already have some supervisory experience or you’re looking to make the step up, it’s the perfect chance to get close to your team and grow your skills.
What you’ll be doing
Our purpose is driven by our passion for food: together, we serve and help every customer.
General Merchandise includes homeware, interiors, fashion, beauty, and entertainment, as well as our fantastic TU and Habitat brands. We aim to delight our customers by enriching their shopping experience beyond just food, and your leadership here plays a vital role in that. Reporting to our Lead General Merchandise Manager, your focus is on operational in-store management, ensuring your area runs smoothly daily.
You’ll manage a medium to large in-store team—assigning tasks, planning breaks, creating rotas, addressing performance issues sensitively and effectively, and assisting with recruitment. You’ll be a visible leader on the shop floor, a role model who drives training and fosters a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe to challenge the way things are done.
What success looks like
Here’s how you’ll know you’re developing:
* You support the Lead General Merchandise Manager to improve customer and retail outcomes in your area.
* You work closely with another manager, sharing ideas, identifying improvements, and ensuring a smooth handover between shifts.
* You communicate directly with your team, providing honest feedback early and often.
* You help your team empathize with customers, taking pride in delivering better service.
* You make decisions confidently and at pace, even when not all answers are known.
About you
We’re open-minded about your career trajectory. You’re likely already managing or supervising people in a fast-paced setting and confident handling daily challenges—your team depends on you!
You should share Sainsbury’s love of technology. We’re ahead of the curve, utilizing digital tools for stock management, rotas, and more.
Most importantly, you’re motivated to develop, dedicated to bringing out the best in others, and passionate about customer service—because that’s what our stores are all about.
Where next?
The Sainsbury’s in-store management structure is designed to help you progress, with support and opportunities to excel. Upon joining, you’ll receive a clear induction, an orientation, and a tailored training plan developed with your manager. They will support and coach you to perform well while allowing time for your development.
As a General Merchandise Manager, you could advance into roles such as Lead Manager in Food, In-store Customer Experience, Clothing, or General Merchandise. Looking further ahead, this experience prepares you for Store Management or leadership roles across Sainsbury’s family brands like Habitat, Tu, Argos, Sainsbury’s Bank, and Nectar 360. We’re committed to helping you reach your potential.
Added benefits
Salary depends on your experience, store size, complexity, and location. We also offer a range of benefits, including:
* 10% discount at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks; increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s on Fridays and Saturdays, and 15% at Argos on paydays.
* Free food and hot drinks in all stores.
* Generous holiday entitlement, maternity, and paternity leave.
* Pension scheme with company contributions of 4-7%.
* Sainsbury’s share scheme at discounted rates.
* Wellbeing support, including emotional, legal, and financial advice.
* Colleague networks for professional growth.
* Cycle to Work scheme for bikes and cycling equipment.
* Special offers on gym memberships, dining, holidays, vouchers, and more.
Click ‘apply’ to start your Sainsbury’s journey.
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