Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. What you'll be doing: Working closely with a small team of managers to make sure the store runs like clockwork every day. Taking responsibility for the day to running of the store, often being the only manager in with accountability for the full shop. Work alongside a team to complete all tasks, ensuring our customers are served efficiently and safely. People management is also big part of the role, managing performance and capability, conducting disciplinaries and ensuring scheduling and pay are accurate. Where we have close knit networks of stores and it may mean that you need to help another store now and then. What makes a great customer & trading manager: Previous line management responsibilities in a fast-paced, operational environment. Provides brilliant customer service, and coaches a team to do the same. Delivers KPI's or other performance indicators. Can manage disciplinaries, performance issues or other similar employee relations issues. Leads operations and comfortable doing this alone in the absence of more senior management. Essential Criteria: A track record of delivering brilliant customer service and coaching colleagues to do the same. Experience of leading a team in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment - you've motivated others, driven performance, and kept operations running smoothly. Operational leadership skills - you've taken responsibility for store operations in the absence of more senior managers. Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding KPIs - whether it's sales, availability, customer satisfaction or colleague engagement, you've made a measurable impact. Has managed employee relations issues, including performance and absence management. Working for us has great rewards Salary will be dependent upon your experience as well as the store size, complexity and location. Alongside this, we also offer a great range of benefits for our managers, including: Discount card - 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday. An annual bonus scheme based on our, and your, performance. Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores. Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave. Pension - we'll match 4-7.5% of your pension contributions. Sainsbury's share scheme - build up an investment at discounted rates. Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice. Colleague networks - link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential. Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst 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 achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. What you'll be doing: Working closely with a small team of managers to make sure the store runs like clockwork every day. Taking responsibility for the day to running of the store, often being the only manager in with accountability for the full shop. Work alongside a team to complete all tasks, ensuring our customers are served efficiently and safely. People management is also big part of the role, managing performance and capability, conducting disciplinaries and ensuring scheduling and pay are accurate. Where we have close knit networks of stores and it may mean that you need to help another store now and then. What makes a great customer & trading manager: Previous line management responsibilities in a fast-paced, operational environment. Provides brilliant customer service, and coaches a team to do the same. Delivers KPI's or other performance indicators. Can manage disciplinaries, performance issues or other similar employee relations issues. Leads operations and comfortable doing this alone in the absence of more senior management. Essential Criteria: A track record of delivering brilliant customer service and coaching colleagues to do the same. Experience of leading a team in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment - you've motivated others, driven performance, and kept operations running smoothly. Operational leadership skills - you've taken responsibility for store operations in the absence of more senior managers. Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding KPIs - whether it's sales, availability, customer satisfaction or colleague engagement, you've made a measurable impact. Has managed employee relations issues, including performance and absence management. Working for us has great rewards Salary will be dependent upon your experience as well as the store size, complexity and location. Alongside this, we also offer a great range of benefits for our managers, including: Discount card - 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday. An annual bonus scheme based on our, and your, performance. Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores. Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave. Pension - we'll match 4-7.5% of your pension contributions. Sainsbury's share scheme - build up an investment at discounted rates. Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice. Colleague networks - link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential. Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst 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 achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. What you'll be doing: Role modelling and coaching for high standards and efficiency across the whole food hall. Managing compliance to processes whilst bringing the passion and flare for great shop keeping and customer service. Ensure every single one of our customers gets the food they want when they shop with us to help ensure we are the first choice for food. People management is a big part of the role, managing performance and capability, conducting disciplinaries and ensuring scheduling and pay are accurate. At times you will assume overall responsibility for running the store, making sure that all colleagues are given direction and support to deliver for the customer. What makes a great food manager: Previous line management responsibilities in a fast-paced, operational environment. Provides brilliant customer service and coaches a team to do the same. Delivers KPI's or other performance indicators. Can manage disciplinaries, performance issues or other similar employee relations issues. Leads operations and comfortable doing this alone in the absence of more senior management. Essential Criteria: A track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences, with evidence of coaching others to consistently raise the bar. Experience leading teams in a dynamic, customer-facing environment - you've inspired others, driven high performance, and created a culture where colleagues thrive. Leadership experience in a high-volume, fast-paced operational setting - whether in retail, food service, or hospitality - where you've overseen daily operations, solved business problems, and kept teams focused on what matters most: delivering for customers. Proven success in delivering against a wide range of KPIs - from sales and stock availability to customer satisfaction and colleague engagement, you've made a measurable difference. Experience managing complex people matters, including performance, absence, and formal employee relations cases, with confidence and fairness. Working for us has great rewards Salary will be dependent upon your experience as well as the store size, complexity and location. Alongside this, we also offer a great range of benefits for our managers, including: Discount card - 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday. An annual bonus scheme based on our, and your, performance. Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores. Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave. Pension - we'll match 4-7.5% of your pension contributions. Sainsbury's share scheme - build up an investment at discounted rates. Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice. Colleague networks - link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential. Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst 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 achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. What you'll be doing: Role modelling and coaching for high standards and efficiency across the whole food hall. Managing compliance to processes whilst bringing the passion and flare for great shop keeping and customer service. Ensure every single one of our customers gets the food they want when they shop with us to help ensure we are the first choice for food. People management is a big part of the role, managing performance and capability, conducting disciplinaries and ensuring scheduling and pay are accurate. At times you will assume overall responsibility for running the store, making sure that all colleagues are given direction and support to deliver for the customer. What makes a great food manager: Previous line management responsibilities in a fast-paced, operational environment. Provides brilliant customer service and coaches a team to do the same. Delivers KPI's or other performance indicators. Can manage disciplinaries, performance issues or other similar employee relations issues. Leads operations and comfortable doing this alone in the absence of more senior management. Essential Criteria: A track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences, with evidence of coaching others to consistently raise the bar. Experience leading teams in a dynamic, customer-facing environment - you've inspired others, driven high performance, and created a culture where colleagues thrive. Leadership experience in a high-volume, fast-paced operational setting - whether in retail, food service, or hospitality - where you've overseen daily operations, solved business problems, and kept teams focused on what matters most: delivering for customers. Proven success in delivering against a wide range of KPIs - from sales and stock availability to customer satisfaction and colleague engagement, you've made a measurable difference. Experience managing complex people matters, including performance, absence, and formal employee relations cases, with confidence and fairness. Working for us has great rewards Salary will be dependent upon your experience as well as the store size, complexity and location. Alongside this, we also offer a great range of benefits for our managers, including: Discount card - 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday. An annual bonus scheme based on our, and your, performance. Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores. Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave. Pension - we'll match 4-7.5% of your pension contributions. Sainsbury's share scheme - build up an investment at discounted rates. Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice. Colleague networks - link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential. Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst 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 achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Sainsbury's is seeking a confident Customer & Trading Manager to lead daily store operations and coach a team to deliver outstanding service. You will be accountable for running the shop, safeguarding standards, and driving performance against KPIs in a fast-paced retail environment. You will collaborate with other managers to ensure product availability, smooth processes and a positive customer experience across our stores, with opportunities to support neighbouring locations as needed.
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
Sainsbury's is seeking a confident Customer & Trading Manager to lead daily store operations and coach a team to deliver outstanding service. You will be accountable for running the shop, safeguarding standards, and driving performance against KPIs in a fast-paced retail environment. You will collaborate with other managers to ensure product availability, smooth processes and a positive customer experience across our stores, with opportunities to support neighbouring locations as needed.
Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. What you'll be doing: Role modelling and coaching for high standards and efficiency across the whole food hall. Managing compliance to processes whilst bringing the passion and flare for great shop keeping and customer service. Ensure every single one of our customers gets the food they want when they shop with us to help ensure we are the first choice for food. People management is a big part of the role, managing performance and capability, conducting disciplinaries and ensuring scheduling and pay are accurate. At times you will assume overall responsibility for running the store, making sure that all colleagues are given direction and support to deliver for the customer. What makes a great food manager: Previous line management responsibilities in a fast-paced, operational environment. Provides brilliant customer service and coaches a team to do the same. Delivers KPI's or other performance indicators. Can manage disciplinaries, performance issues or other similar employee relations issues. Leads operations and comfortable doing this alone in the absence of more senior management. Essential Criteria: A track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences, with evidence of coaching others to consistently raise the bar. Experience leading teams in a dynamic, customer-facing environment - you've inspired others, driven high performance, and created a culture where colleagues thrive. Leadership experience in a high-volume, fast-paced operational setting - whether in retail, food service, or hospitality - where you've overseen daily operations, solved business problems, and kept teams focused on what matters most: delivering for customers. Proven success in delivering against a wide range of KPIs - from sales and stock availability to customer satisfaction and colleague engagement, you've made a measurable difference. Experience managing complex people matters, including performance, absence, and formal employee relations cases, with confidence and fairness. Working for us has great rewards Salary will be dependent upon your experience as well as the store size, complexity and location. Alongside this, we also offer a great range of benefits for our managers, including: Discount card - 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday. An annual bonus scheme based on our, and your, performance. Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores. Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave. Pension - we'll match 4-7.5% of your pension contributions. Sainsbury's share scheme - build up an investment at discounted rates. Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice. Colleague networks - link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential. Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst 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 achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. What you'll be doing: Role modelling and coaching for high standards and efficiency across the whole food hall. Managing compliance to processes whilst bringing the passion and flare for great shop keeping and customer service. Ensure every single one of our customers gets the food they want when they shop with us to help ensure we are the first choice for food. People management is a big part of the role, managing performance and capability, conducting disciplinaries and ensuring scheduling and pay are accurate. At times you will assume overall responsibility for running the store, making sure that all colleagues are given direction and support to deliver for the customer. What makes a great food manager: Previous line management responsibilities in a fast-paced, operational environment. Provides brilliant customer service and coaches a team to do the same. Delivers KPI's or other performance indicators. Can manage disciplinaries, performance issues or other similar employee relations issues. Leads operations and comfortable doing this alone in the absence of more senior management. Essential Criteria: A track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences, with evidence of coaching others to consistently raise the bar. Experience leading teams in a dynamic, customer-facing environment - you've inspired others, driven high performance, and created a culture where colleagues thrive. Leadership experience in a high-volume, fast-paced operational setting - whether in retail, food service, or hospitality - where you've overseen daily operations, solved business problems, and kept teams focused on what matters most: delivering for customers. Proven success in delivering against a wide range of KPIs - from sales and stock availability to customer satisfaction and colleague engagement, you've made a measurable difference. Experience managing complex people matters, including performance, absence, and formal employee relations cases, with confidence and fairness. Working for us has great rewards Salary will be dependent upon your experience as well as the store size, complexity and location. Alongside this, we also offer a great range of benefits for our managers, including: Discount card - 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday. An annual bonus scheme based on our, and your, performance. Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores. Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave. Pension - we'll match 4-7.5% of your pension contributions. Sainsbury's share scheme - build up an investment at discounted rates. Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice. Colleague networks - link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential. Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst 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 achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. What you'll be doing: Working closely with a small team of managers to make sure the store runs like clockwork every day. Taking responsibility for the day to running of the store, often being the only manager in with accountability for the full shop. Work alongside a team to complete all tasks, ensuring our customers are served efficiently and safely. People management is also big part of the role, managing performance and capability, conducting disciplinaries and ensuring scheduling and pay are accurate. Where we have close knit networks of stores and it may mean that you need to help another store now and then. What makes a great customer & trading manager: Previous line management responsibilities in a fast-paced, operational environment. Provides brilliant customer service, and coaches a team to do the same. Delivers KPI's or other performance indicators. Can manage disciplinaries, performance issues or other similar employee relations issues. Leads operations and comfortable doing this alone in the absence of more senior management. Essential Criteria: A track record of delivering brilliant customer service and coaching colleagues to do the same. Experience of leading a team in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment - you've motivated others, driven performance, and kept operations running smoothly. Operational leadership skills - you've taken responsibility for store operations in the absence of more senior managers. Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding KPIs - whether it's sales, availability, customer satisfaction or colleague engagement, you've made a measurable impact. Has managed employee relations issues, including performance and absence management. Working for us has great rewards Salary will be dependent upon your experience as well as the store size, complexity and location. Alongside this, we also offer a great range of benefits for our managers, including: Discount card - 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday. An annual bonus scheme based on our, and your, performance. Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores. Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave. Pension - we'll match 4-7.5% of your pension contributions. Sainsbury's share scheme - build up an investment at discounted rates. Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice. Colleague networks - link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential. Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst 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 achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Sep 22, 2026
Full time
Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. What you'll be doing: Working closely with a small team of managers to make sure the store runs like clockwork every day. Taking responsibility for the day to running of the store, often being the only manager in with accountability for the full shop. Work alongside a team to complete all tasks, ensuring our customers are served efficiently and safely. People management is also big part of the role, managing performance and capability, conducting disciplinaries and ensuring scheduling and pay are accurate. Where we have close knit networks of stores and it may mean that you need to help another store now and then. What makes a great customer & trading manager: Previous line management responsibilities in a fast-paced, operational environment. Provides brilliant customer service, and coaches a team to do the same. Delivers KPI's or other performance indicators. Can manage disciplinaries, performance issues or other similar employee relations issues. Leads operations and comfortable doing this alone in the absence of more senior management. Essential Criteria: A track record of delivering brilliant customer service and coaching colleagues to do the same. Experience of leading a team in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment - you've motivated others, driven performance, and kept operations running smoothly. Operational leadership skills - you've taken responsibility for store operations in the absence of more senior managers. Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding KPIs - whether it's sales, availability, customer satisfaction or colleague engagement, you've made a measurable impact. Has managed employee relations issues, including performance and absence management. Working for us has great rewards Salary will be dependent upon your experience as well as the store size, complexity and location. Alongside this, we also offer a great range of benefits for our managers, including: Discount card - 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday. An annual bonus scheme based on our, and your, performance. Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores. Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave. Pension - we'll match 4-7.5% of your pension contributions. Sainsbury's share scheme - build up an investment at discounted rates. Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice. Colleague networks - link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential. Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst 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 achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. What you'll be doing: Lead and manage a small team of managers overnight, and together with your colleagues, deliver all replenishment activities ready for our customers the following morning Planning for upcoming key trading activities and events by working closely with the rest of the store leadership team. People management, including pay and scheduling routines, training, communication and employee relation activities such as managing performance, absence, and completing disciplinaries. Regularly taking full accountability for the store overnight, role modelling and coaching for high standards and efficiency across the store. Take accountability for the health and safety of every one of the colleagues who works with you on a shift. Our nightshift managers work full-time hours over 4 nights, as well as receiving a £4,500 premium on top of their base salary (Our nightshifts typically run from 22:00 - 08:00). What makes a great lead nightshift manager: Someone who is comfortable with nightshift working and is adaptable to the physical and mental impact of these shift patterns, and understands the importance of providing a safe and healthy environment for their team A passionate leader who is consistently ambitious for their customers and colleagues, every day, growing their team to do the same. Experience of managing managers, in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. An operator who is comfortable managing alone in the absence of more senior management. Driven to deliver high performance with a focus on efficiency and engagement. Confident in the use of data, and understanding / interpreting KPI's or other performance indicators, and has experience of improving these. Puts inclusivity at the heart of what they do and uses this to build an inclusive team and working environment. Can manage disciplinaries, performance issues or other similar employee relations issues (Up to dismissal). Essential Criteria: Experience leading large teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment - you've developed leaders, built high-performing teams, and created a culture of ownership and accountability. A track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences across complex operations, with evidence of delivering these through your team. Proven success in delivering and improving KPIs - from sales and stock availability to customer satisfaction and colleague engagement, you've driven results that matter. Experience managing sensitive and complex people matters, including performance, absence, and formal employee relations cases, with confidence, fairness, and sound judgement. Leadership experience in an operational environment - whether in retail, hospitality, or food service - where you've owned departmental performance and confidently led the store in the absence of senior leadership. Can evidence leading change - whether rolling out new ways of working, embedding new systems, or shifting team mindsets, you've brought people with you and made change stick. Desirable - Demonstrated experience working night shifts in a high-volume, operational environment - you've adapted to the physical and mental demands of overnight working and created a safe, supportive atmosphere for your team during out-of-hours trading. Working for us has great rewards Salary will be dependent upon your experience as well as the store size, complexity and location. Alongside this, we also offer a great range of benefits for our managers, including: Discount card - 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday. An annual bonus scheme based on our, and your, performance. Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores. Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave. Pension - we'll match 4-7.5% of your pension contributions. Sainsbury's share scheme - build up an investment at discounted rates. Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice. Colleague networks - link with like minded people to help fulfil your potential. Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst 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 achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Sep 22, 2026
Full time
Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. What you'll be doing: Lead and manage a small team of managers overnight, and together with your colleagues, deliver all replenishment activities ready for our customers the following morning Planning for upcoming key trading activities and events by working closely with the rest of the store leadership team. People management, including pay and scheduling routines, training, communication and employee relation activities such as managing performance, absence, and completing disciplinaries. Regularly taking full accountability for the store overnight, role modelling and coaching for high standards and efficiency across the store. Take accountability for the health and safety of every one of the colleagues who works with you on a shift. Our nightshift managers work full-time hours over 4 nights, as well as receiving a £4,500 premium on top of their base salary (Our nightshifts typically run from 22:00 - 08:00). What makes a great lead nightshift manager: Someone who is comfortable with nightshift working and is adaptable to the physical and mental impact of these shift patterns, and understands the importance of providing a safe and healthy environment for their team A passionate leader who is consistently ambitious for their customers and colleagues, every day, growing their team to do the same. Experience of managing managers, in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. An operator who is comfortable managing alone in the absence of more senior management. Driven to deliver high performance with a focus on efficiency and engagement. Confident in the use of data, and understanding / interpreting KPI's or other performance indicators, and has experience of improving these. Puts inclusivity at the heart of what they do and uses this to build an inclusive team and working environment. Can manage disciplinaries, performance issues or other similar employee relations issues (Up to dismissal). Essential Criteria: Experience leading large teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment - you've developed leaders, built high-performing teams, and created a culture of ownership and accountability. A track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences across complex operations, with evidence of delivering these through your team. Proven success in delivering and improving KPIs - from sales and stock availability to customer satisfaction and colleague engagement, you've driven results that matter. Experience managing sensitive and complex people matters, including performance, absence, and formal employee relations cases, with confidence, fairness, and sound judgement. Leadership experience in an operational environment - whether in retail, hospitality, or food service - where you've owned departmental performance and confidently led the store in the absence of senior leadership. Can evidence leading change - whether rolling out new ways of working, embedding new systems, or shifting team mindsets, you've brought people with you and made change stick. Desirable - Demonstrated experience working night shifts in a high-volume, operational environment - you've adapted to the physical and mental demands of overnight working and created a safe, supportive atmosphere for your team during out-of-hours trading. Working for us has great rewards Salary will be dependent upon your experience as well as the store size, complexity and location. Alongside this, we also offer a great range of benefits for our managers, including: Discount card - 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday. An annual bonus scheme based on our, and your, performance. Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores. Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave. Pension - we'll match 4-7.5% of your pension contributions. Sainsbury's share scheme - build up an investment at discounted rates. Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice. Colleague networks - link with like minded people to help fulfil your potential. Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst 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 achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Sainsbury's is seeking a Customer Experience Manager to lead store operations and drive exceptional customer service. You will oversee checkout, front-end operations and back-of-house activities, ensuring the team delivers on commitments and standards. You will coach a dynamic team, manage performance and scheduling, and act as the store leader when required to deliver for customers and maintain high operational standards.
Sep 22, 2026
Full time
Sainsbury's is seeking a Customer Experience Manager to lead store operations and drive exceptional customer service. You will oversee checkout, front-end operations and back-of-house activities, ensuring the team delivers on commitments and standards. You will coach a dynamic team, manage performance and scheduling, and act as the store leader when required to deliver for customers and maintain high operational standards.
Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands on, sleeves rolled up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands on, sleeves rolled up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. What you'll be doing: Plan and orchestrate the delivery of an online picking and delivery team to ensure the success of the in store online service Be a visible leader, engaging and coaching a large team of shoppers and drivers to deliver a seamless and safe shopping experience for all our online and in store customers. Collaborate with other managers to ensure the success of shopping experience of the overall store People management is a big part of the role, managing performance and capability, conducting disciplinaries and ensuring scheduling and pay are accurate. Our online teams work early mornings with picking items for deliveries usually taking place from 04:00 - 08:00. What makes a great online manager: Previous line management responsibilities in a fast-paced, operational environment. Provides brilliant customer service and coaches a team to do the same. Delivers KPI's or other performance indicators. Can manage disciplinaries, performance issues or other similar employee relations issues. Leads operations and comfortable doing this alone in the absence of more senior management. Essential Criteria: A track record of delivering brilliant customer service and coaching colleagues to do the same. Experience of leading a team in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment - you've motivated others, driven performance, and kept operations running smoothly. Operational leadership skills - you've taken responsibility for store operations in the absence of more senior managers. Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding KPIs - whether it's sales, availability, customer satisfaction or colleague engagement, you've made a measurable impact. Has managed employee relations issues, including performance and absence management. Working for us has great rewards Salary will be dependent upon your experience as well as the store size, complexity and location. Discount card - 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday. An annual bonus scheme based on our, and your, performance. Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores. Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave. Pension - we'll match 4-7.5% of your pension contributions. Sainsbury's share scheme - build up an investment at discounted rates. Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice. Colleague networks - link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential. Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst 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 achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Sep 22, 2026
Full time
Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands on, sleeves rolled up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. Leading in our stores: Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands on, sleeves rolled up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time. What you'll be doing: Plan and orchestrate the delivery of an online picking and delivery team to ensure the success of the in store online service Be a visible leader, engaging and coaching a large team of shoppers and drivers to deliver a seamless and safe shopping experience for all our online and in store customers. Collaborate with other managers to ensure the success of shopping experience of the overall store People management is a big part of the role, managing performance and capability, conducting disciplinaries and ensuring scheduling and pay are accurate. Our online teams work early mornings with picking items for deliveries usually taking place from 04:00 - 08:00. What makes a great online manager: Previous line management responsibilities in a fast-paced, operational environment. Provides brilliant customer service and coaches a team to do the same. Delivers KPI's or other performance indicators. Can manage disciplinaries, performance issues or other similar employee relations issues. Leads operations and comfortable doing this alone in the absence of more senior management. Essential Criteria: A track record of delivering brilliant customer service and coaching colleagues to do the same. Experience of leading a team in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment - you've motivated others, driven performance, and kept operations running smoothly. Operational leadership skills - you've taken responsibility for store operations in the absence of more senior managers. Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding KPIs - whether it's sales, availability, customer satisfaction or colleague engagement, you've made a measurable impact. Has managed employee relations issues, including performance and absence management. Working for us has great rewards Salary will be dependent upon your experience as well as the store size, complexity and location. Discount card - 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday. An annual bonus scheme based on our, and your, performance. Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores. Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave. Pension - we'll match 4-7.5% of your pension contributions. Sainsbury's share scheme - build up an investment at discounted rates. Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice. Colleague networks - link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential. Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst 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 achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Sainsbury's is seeking a Customer Experience Manager to lead store operations and drive exceptional customer service. You will oversee checkout and back-of-house areas, ensuring service standards and people management practices are met across the store. You will coach teams to achieve KPIs, manage performance, and coordinate scheduling and payroll. In peak times you may assume overall store leadership to ensure customer commitments are delivered.
Sep 20, 2026
Full time
Sainsbury's is seeking a Customer Experience Manager to lead store operations and drive exceptional customer service. You will oversee checkout and back-of-house areas, ensuring service standards and people management practices are met across the store. You will coach teams to achieve KPIs, manage performance, and coordinate scheduling and payroll. In peak times you may assume overall store leadership to ensure customer commitments are delivered.
