Our management teams don’t just run stores – they’re the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service, and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it’s product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they’re hands‑on, sleeves‑rolled‑up changemakers, making work more rewarding for colleagues and shopping a next‑level experience for every customer who walks through our doors.
What you’ll be doing
Supermarket Store Managers lead large, complex operations. They’re accountable for the success of a store and ensuring we deliver on our purpose to make good food, joyful, accessible, and affordable for everyone, every day. Leading teams of colleagues and managers, they provide brilliant service standards and meet customer commitments in a rapidly evolving retail environment.
What makes a brilliant Store Manager
* Shows commitment to delivering brilliant customer experiences and continually improving the customer journey.
* Has significant experience leading an operation with accountability for customer, financial and organisational outcomes.
* Is an established leader who role‑models excellent service and business values through managers and colleagues.
* Uses data and insight to inform long‑term planning and improve performance or customer experience and KPIs.
* Manages complex people matters, including dismissals, confident in understanding and interpreting HR policies.
* Leads through change, delivering high engagement on change purpose while managing team wellbeing.
Essential Criteria
* Deliver brilliant customer experiences and improve customer journeys.
* Run an end‑to‑end operation, managing teams of colleagues and managers, owning customer experience, financial results, and team performance.
* Use data and insight to shape long‑term plans and drive improvements across KPIs.
* Handle complex people matters, including dismissals, applying HR policies with fairness and integrity.
* Build and develop teams – coaching managers, unlocking potential, and creating a customer‑centric culture where people thrive.
* Lead teams through change, maintaining high engagement and placing wellbeing front and centre.
* Lead by example – live values and inspire the team to deliver brilliant service every day.
Working for us has great rewards
Salary will be dependent upon your experience, store size, complexity and location. We also offer a wide range of benefits for our managers, including:
* Private Healthcare – Eligible for single cover and upgrade annually to family cover.
* Interest‑free car loan up to £10,000.
* Annual bonus scheme based on store and individual performance.
* 10% discount on Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat shopping after four weeks, increasing to 15% on Sainsbury’s Fridays and Saturdays and 15% on Argos pay days.
* Free food and hot drinks for colleagues in all stores.
* Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave.
* Pension – voluntary match 4‑7.5% of contributions.
* Sainsbury’s share scheme – discounted investment opportunities.
* Well‑being support – emotional support, counselling, legal, and financial advice.
* Colleague networks – connection with like‑minded people to grow potential.
* Cycle to Work scheme – buy a new bike and equipment, saving tax and NI.
* Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
An inclusive place to work and shop
We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome. To support this commitment, colleagues may be entitled to enhanced discretionary family leave, carer support, and resources to understand and support their role and their team effectively. Internal colleague networks ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers. We proudly offer mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please view the details.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Key Information
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Retail
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