Overview
Job Title: Ambient Manager
Location: Linwood
Employment Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days
Hours per Week: 45
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
Category: Store Management
Closing Date: 9 October 2025
What you’ll do
As the Ambient Manager, you’ll take the lead on one of the largest and most essential areas of the store—covering everything from tinned goods and dry groceries to household and cleaning products. You’ll ensure shelves are full, stock is rotated, and the department is clean, safe, and easy to shop. You’ll manage a team of colleagues to deliver excellent availability, merchandising, and service standards. You’ll also use data and insight to manage stock levels, reduce waste, and drive performance across the ambient operation.
What makes a brilliant Ambient Manager
* Customer-first mindset: You understand what customers expect from a well-run ambient department and deliver it consistently.
* Operational excellence: You’re confident managing stock, availability, and compliance in a high-volume environment.
* Leadership: You lead by example, support your team, and create a culture of pride and accountability.
* Commercial awareness: You use data and insight to drive sales, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
* Attention to detail: You ensure high standards of presentation, safety, and compliance at all times.
* Adaptability: You’re comfortable managing seasonal changes, promotions, and fast-paced operations.
What you’ll bring
* Experience managing or supervising in a grocery retail environment.
* Strong knowledge of stock control and merchandising best practices.
* A passion for leading teams and developing others.
* The ability to work flexibly across shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Benefits
* Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
* Discretionary company bonus scheme
* Access to an enhanced electric car scheme
* Free eye test for you and your nominated user
* Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services
* Wagestream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more
* Company pension
* Wellbeing: 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, and access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
* Asda Allies Inclusion Networks
* Parental leave policies including maternity & adoption, paternity, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and fertility treatment support
* Colleague recognition programme
* Special offers and discounts across services and activities
Location and opportunities
Additional roles and opportunities in the Lincolnshire area may be listed by Asda. This posting includes general information and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
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