Store Manager Designate

Co-Operative Energy Ltd; Downley, City of Westminster, Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in Downley, England is seeking a Store Manager Designate. This role involves leading multiple stores, ensuring a great customer experience, and driving sales through effective leadership. The ideal candidate will have retail management experience and strong leadership abilities. Employee benefits include discounts, up to 37 days of annual leave, and health and wellbeing programs. This position offers flexible working arrangements, making it an attractive opportunity for aspiring retail leaders.

Benefits

Employee discounts

30 Days Annual Leave

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Full Training and Development Plans

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Experience within retail management, preferably in a food store setting.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to inspire teams.
• Drives a high-performance culture and ensures customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the store's overall performance and team management.
• Lead initiatives to drive sales and community engagement.
• Participate in training and development while being hands-on.

Skills

Retail management experience

Leadership abilities

Strong communication skills

Commercial and business acumen

Multitasking abilities

Job description

Our Store Manager Designates are at the heart of keeping our stores thriving, supporting several stores and locations when they need it most. They are known for naturally connecting with their teams and for inspiring them to deliver a memorable shopping experience.

Responsibilities

• Taking overall accountability for your store and team, ensuring a great customer experience is being delivered
• Providing excellent leadership to your team to create a high-performance culture
• Leading the team to drive sales, memberships and community engagement
• Driving people-related activities such as training, development and performance, whilst still being hands‑on within the store when needed
• Actively involved with social initiatives and volunteering hours to support your local community

For the right candidate, we are open to offer flexible working (job share, part‑time hours).

Who are we looking for?

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• Driving licence and access to a vehicle or have access to good public transport links
• Experience within retail management – preferably in a food store setting
• Strong leadership experience and ability to inspire teams through leading by example
• Sound commercial and business acumen
• A natural ability to listen, interact and communicate with customers and team members
• The ability to multitask, be self‑assured and organised

What can we offer you?

• Employee Discounts Printed> – Save up to 60% off Childcare, 20% off your Food Shop and 15% off your next Holiday
• 30 Days Annual Leave – Rising with service up to a maximum of 37 days
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes – Benefit from our Stream App and our partnership with Grocery Aid for financial and mental health support
• Full Training and Accredited Development Plans
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Family leave and more!

Apply today! If you would like more information, please email our team at [emailprotected]