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Customer and Trading Manager - Convenience

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Hospitality & Retail

Requirements

  • - Retail management experience or a willingness to learn
  • - Ability to guide, motivate, and inspire a team
  • - Strong organizational skills
  • - Decisive and inclusive approach
  • - Good communication skills
  • - Flexibility to work across various shifts
  • - Capability to plan resources effectively
  • - Commitment to delivering great performance
  • - Supportive team player
  • - Interest in personal development and skill enhancement

Responsibilities

  • You’ll be responsible for everything that happens instore during your shift
  • You’ll run the shift during the day, managing your team’s performance and time, demonstrating a decisive, organised and inclusive approach
  • Reporting into the Store Manager, you and the small team of other managers will be planning in advance including shift patterns, product availability and busy times throughout the day so that those essential products are there for our customers and everything runs like clockwork
  • At the end of every shift, you’ll give a thorough handover to the next Manager
  • You’ll ultimately be accountable for making everything as good as it can be

FAQs

What is the salary for the Customer and Trading Manager position?

The salary for the Customer and Trading Manager position is £29,250.

Where is the job located?

The job is located at Leighton Buzzard Billington Road Local Store, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4RT.

What type of contract is being offered for this position?

This position offers a permanent contract.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 14 September 2024.

What are the main responsibilities of the Customer and Trading Manager?

The main responsibilities include managing the team during shifts, planning resources, ensuring product availability, and delivering excellent customer service.

What kind of training and development opportunities are provided?

New hires will receive a clear induction and training plan specific to their needs, along with ongoing support and coaching from their manager.

Are there flexible working options available?

Yes, there are opportunities to condense working hours to be completed over four days.

What employee benefits are offered?

Benefits include a discount card, free food and hot drinks for colleagues, generous holiday entitlement, pension contributions, share scheme, and wellbeing support, among others.

Is prior retail management experience required for this role?

While prior retail management experience is beneficial, this position is also suitable for those beginning their management career in retail.

How can I apply for the Customer and Trading Manager position?

You can click ‘apply’ in the job posting to start your application process for the Sainsbury’s journey.

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sainsbury's is one of the UK's leading supermarket chains, offering a wide range of groceries, household essentials, clothing, and other products both in-store and online. With a focus on quality, affordability, and convenience, Sainsbury's serves millions of customers across the country through its network of stores, online shopping platform, and delivery services. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Sainsbury's strives to reduce its environmental impact, support local communities, and promote healthier living choices among its customers.

Benefits

  • Colleague discount card

    4 weeks into your role, you’re eligible for a handy 10% off your shop. That’s every time you spend with Sainsbury’s, Argos or Habitat, in store and online. And you can nominate a second user for your card, be that your mother, brother or significant other (as long as you live at the same address).

  • Annual bonus scheme

    While our bonus schemes vary across different sites and roles, they all share the same feel-good factor. Good to know.

  • Pensions

    Planning for your future? So are we. We’ll automatically enroll you onto our pension scheme. And we’ll give you free life cover, equating to a year’s pay. If you choose to pay more with Step Up contributions, then your pension and life cover increases.

  • Holidays

    Whilst holiday allowances vary across roles, we offer a paid holiday entitlement that grows as your career does.

  • Love it

    Enjoy group outings and fun activities? The you’ll love “love it!”. Love it is the home for hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings at over a thousand retailers, including restaurants, cinemas and retail stores. What’s not to love?

  • Awards for long service

    We owe so much to our long-serving colleagues. That’s why we’re all about rewarding their continuous service and celebrating their key milestones. Just the way it should be.