Salary: From £33,450
Location: Horwich Lee Lane Local Store, Bolton, BL6 7AE
Contract type: Permanent
Business area: Retail
Closing date: 19 June 2026
Requisition ID: 400064383
Leading in our stores
Our management teams don’t just run stores – they are the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership and a passion for service, they empower teams to raise the bar every day for our customers, ensuring product availability, safety standards and seamless daily operations.
What you’ll be doing
As a Convenience Store Manager you will have full control over your shop. You will lead your team of Customer and Trading Managers, plan and prepare for upcoming trading activity, and be commercially minded, anticipating issues up to six months ahead. Your responsibilities include ensuring everything is safe and legal, making difficult decisions and delivering a highly rewarding experience for both customers and staff.
What makes a brilliant Store Manager
* Deliver brilliant customer experiences and continuously improve the customer journey.
* Lead an operation with accountability for customer, financial and organisational outcomes.
* Role model excellent service and business values through managers and colleagues.
* Use data and insight to inform planning, improve performance and enhance customer experience.
* Manage employee relations, including dismissals, and apply HR policies consistently.
* Lead change, engaging purpose while supporting team wellbeing.
* Deliver results across service, sales and team performance in a fast‑paced operation.
* Use insight to make smart decisions that boost store performance and customer experience.
* Develop and support leadership capability within your team.
* Lead through change, keeping your team motivated and focused.
* Walk the talk – be a role model for service and values every day.
Working for us has great rewards
Salary will be dependent on your experience, store size, complexity and location. In addition, we offer a range of benefits for our managers, including:
* An annual bonus scheme based on performance.
* Discount card – 10% off shopping at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% on Fridays and Saturdays.
* Generous holiday entitlement, plus maternity and paternity leave.
* Employer pension match of 4‑7.5% of your contributions.
* Sainsbury’s share scheme – build investment at discounted prices.
* Wellbeing support – emotional, counselling, legal and financial advice.
* Colleague networks to connect with like‑minded people.
* Cycle to Work scheme – new bike and equipment, saving on 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 realise their full potential and every customer feels welcome. Colleagues may be entitled to enhanced discretionary leave for families and support for carers. We provide resources to help colleagues and teams effectively. Our internal networks promote representation, remove barriers and offer development opportunities such as mentorship, training and career progression. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
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