Team Manager - Argos

Sainsbury’s Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Colchester is seeking a Team Manager for Argos. The role involves leading a diverse team, ensuring excellent customer service, and promoting a positive workplace culture. Ideal candidates have experience in logistics and leading teams in dynamic environments. This position offers various benefits, including discounts and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

10% discount card after four weeks

Free food and hot drinks in warehouses

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Shopping discounts and deals

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing multi-drop and final mile delivery operations.
• Ability to motivate colleagues at all levels.
• Experience in a fast-paced, unionised environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team, prioritising exceptional customer service.
• Promote a collaborative team environment.
• Manage and coach colleagues to achieve performance targets.

Skills

Experience in leading large teams

Customer-focused decision making

Inclusive management style

Job description

Overview

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At the heart of our operations, logistics is the powerhouse that ensures thousands of products journey seamlessly to millions of customers every day. We plan for everything with insight and data, and we pride ourselves on judgment, collaboration, and clear communication. If you're ready to make a big impact, join us and let's achieve great things together!

What you’ll be doing

• Lead a dynamic team, driving engagement and role modelling Sainsbury's values within the Argos Warehouse (LFC), prioritising exceptional customer service
• Promote a collaborative team environment with open communication, upholding company values and encouraging a positive workplace
• Manage and coach colleagues to achieve targets and maintain health and safety standards through effective performance conversations
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Argos Warehouse (LFC) to deliver outstanding site results and sustained KPI performance
• Plan resources and ensure stock accuracy and security using forecasts and trends

What makes a great Team Manager

• Experience in leading large, diverse teams in a fast-paced, unionised environment
• Proven track record in managing multi-drop and final mile delivery operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient service for customers
• An inclusive management style that embraces diversity and motivates colleagues at all levels
• Consistently making customer-focused decisions that deliver outstanding outcomes

Working for us has great rewards

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
• Free food and hot drinks - provided for Colleagues in all our Warehouses
• Generous holiday entitlement - based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave
• Pension – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices
• Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
• Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme which is a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues

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. We may offer enhanced discretionary leave for families and support for carers, plus resources to help colleagues understand and support their role and their team. Our networks seek to ensure true representation and to remove barriers for colleagues. We offer development opportunities, mentorship, training, and career progression pathways to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events, fostering inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know and we will endeavour to support you.

Please note - We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the closing date advertised, where we receive a high number of applications.

Senioriy level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Retail