Customer and Trading Manager - Small Supermarket
It couldn’t be easier to develop an amazing retail management career with Sainsbury’s. Our small format supermarkets are the perfect size to help you develop all the skills you’ll need — and more.
You’ll be responsible for everything that happens in-store during your shift; and great training will give you the confidence to lead your team, plan resources effectively, and ensure customers are always delighted.
What you’ll be doing
Our purpose is driven by our passion for food: together we serve and help every customer.
You’ll run the shift during the day, managing your team’s performance and time, demonstrating a decisive, organised, and inclusive approach. Reporting to the Store Manager, you and the team of other managers will plan in advance, including shift patterns, product availability, and busy times throughout the day, ensuring essential products are available and operations run smoothly. At the end of each shift, you’ll give a thorough handover to the next manager.
We’ll provide the time and space you need to do this properly. When our teams work well together, our customers notice.
Who you are
This role is a great way to start your management career in retail or to develop your existing skills and make them first-class. Our customers always look for that something extra instore, and your ability to guide, motivate, and inspire your team will be key to achieving that.
Our structure ensures clear management presence across all opening hours so that customers and colleagues can ask for help or offer solutions when needed. You’ll be ultimately responsible for making everything as good as it can be. We are an award-winning, diverse employer, and you’ll nurture a team where everyone feels supported to be themselves.
How you can develop
Upon joining, you will receive a clear induction and orientation, along with a training plan tailored to your needs, developed in collaboration with your manager. They will support and coach you to deliver excellent performance while providing opportunities for your development.
There are plenty of opportunities to stretch and develop your skills, so let us know when you’re ready to take on more. Remember, as part of the Sainsbury’s team, you’ll never be short of options.
What we’ll give you
Your salary will depend on your experience, store size, complexity, and location. In addition, we offer a range of benefits for our managers, including:
* Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day.
* Free food and hot drinks in all our stores.
* Generous holiday entitlement, maternity, and paternity leave.
* Pension scheme – we’ll match 4-7.5% of your contributions.
* Sainsbury’s share scheme – invest at discounted rates.
* Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal, and financial advice.
* Colleague networks – connect with like-minded colleagues to help fulfill your potential.
* Cycle to Work scheme – hire a bike and cycling equipment, saving on tax and NI.
* Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
Click ‘apply’ to start your Sainsbury’s journey.
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