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Sainsbury's

Sep 21

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

Requirements

  • Your leadership experience could be in any customer focussed industry, not necessarily Food Retail.
  • We’re looking primarily for the desire to achieve success through your people and a love for connecting with customers.
  • You might currently be managing a smaller supermarket or convenience store or already in a team leadership role.
  • Maybe you’re looking for a new challenge after a career break or transferring from another big store retail environment or another sector.
  • Wherever you’re working now, you’ve demonstrated you can make a difference.
  • What matters most is you – that you’re motivated to develop, dedicated to bringing out the best in others and, like all of us, passionate about customer service.

Responsibilities

  • You’ll be coaching, motivating and guiding your managers to work as a productive team, building their capabilities and leading them through change
  • You’ve mastered helping your team put themselves in the customers’ shoes, taking genuine pride in how we deliver a better service and spot opportunities
  • You’ll be leading through communication; clearly articulating how we’re performing and inspiring improvements for now, and the next quarter
  • You will be developing yourself as the operational expert and acting as a role model for your team
  • You’re confident making decisions at pace and feel empowered and accountable to run your area of the store – and to deputise for the Store Manager

FAQs

What is the salary for the Lead Online Manager position?

The salary for the Lead Online Manager position starts from £33,800.

What is the location of the job?

The job is located at the Tunbridge Wells Store, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5QL.

What type of contract is offered for this role?

This is a permanent contract.

What industry is this position in?

The Lead Online Manager position is in the retail business area.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Lead Online Manager?

The primary responsibilities include leading a team of managers in a busy store, coaching and motivating the team, setting the direction for the online department, and ensuring excellent service delivery to customers.

What background is preferred for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates with leadership experience in any customer-focused industry are encouraged to apply, not necessarily limited to food retail.

What kind of support will be provided to new hires?

New hires will receive a clear induction, orientation, and a specific training plan tailored to their needs, alongside support from their manager.

Are there opportunities for career advancement in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities to move into Deputy Store Manager or Store Manager roles and leadership positions within the wider Sainsbury's family.

What additional benefits are offered to managers?

Additional benefits include a discount card for shopping, free food and hot drinks, generous holiday entitlement, pension contributions, a share scheme, wellbeing support, and various discounts on memberships and services.

What skills are important for success in this role?

Important skills include leadership and team management, customer service orientation, problem-solving, effective communication, and the ability to make decisions quickly.

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Sainsbury's

Lend a hand, lead an industry, break the mould. Become the best you that you can be, in a role you enjoy.

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.

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