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Store Manager - Chelmsford

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Co-op

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
  • Chelmsford

AI generated summary

  • You need team leadership experience, strong communication skills, resilience, problem-solving abilities, commercial insight, and a hands-on approach to support store activities.
  • You will lead your team to enhance customer service, foster an inclusive culture, conduct performance reviews, ensure store compliance, manage commercial performance, and oversee recruitment and HR processes.

Requirements

  • You’ll need experience of guiding and developing a team and working in a busy, service-focused environment. Good communication skills are essential, and you should be able to coach, motivate and inspire your team. You’ll also need:
  • Resilience and great problem solving skills
  • The ability to understand and analyse commercial information
  • Willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the team with delivery of store activities

Responsibilities

  • Empower your team to deliver great service, personally promoting the Co-op difference to customers and members
  • Build an inclusive culture where everyone can speak up and share their views
  • Develop your team through regular performance conversations to help them reach their potential
  • Make sure the store is safe, legal and operational
  • Manage and optimise your store’s commercial performance, recruit new team members and manage HR processes

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Store Manager position?

The salary range for the Store Manager position is £32,500 - £38,500 per annum, plus great benefits.

Where is the store located?

The store is located at The Co-operative Food, 38-40 Long Braddocks, Chelmsford, CM1 3LF.

What are the key responsibilities of the Store Manager?

The key responsibilities include empowering the team to deliver great service, building an inclusive culture, developing team members through performance conversations, ensuring safety and legality of the store, and managing commercial performance.

What skills are required for this role?

Required skills include the ability to guide and develop a team, good communication skills, resilience, problem-solving skills, and the ability to analyze commercial information.

What benefits are offered with the Store Manager position?

Benefits include an annual bonus, 36 days holiday including bank holidays (rising with service), 30% off Co-op branded products all year-round, pension contributions, Wagestream access, a cycle to work scheme, and coaching and training to support career development.

Is there support for candidates with disabilities?

Yes, Co-op actively welcomes applications from everyone, including individuals with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the recruitment process according to the candidate's needs, and they are part of the Disability Confident scheme.

What should I expect during the application process?

During the application process, you will need to complete two online assessments, which will take around 20 minutes.

Can I apply for this position if I have no prior management experience?

Experience in guiding and developing a team and working in a busy, service-focused environment is essential for this role, so prior management experience is preferred.

Is there an opportunity for career development in this role?

Yes, the position offers coaching and training to support your career development.

How can I find out more about the Co-op's commitment to diversity and inclusion?

You can find out more about the Co-op's commitment to diversity and inclusion at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.

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Co-op

Co-operating for a fairer world

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1863
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives, owned by millions of members. We’re the UK’s fifth biggest food retailer with more than 2,500 local, convenience and medium-sized stores. We’re also: the UK’s number 1 funeral services provider a major general insurer a growing legal services business As well as having clear financial and operational objectives and employing nearly 70,000 people, we’re a recognised leader for our social goals and community-led programmes. We exist to meet members’ needs and stand up for the things they believe in. So, the more successful we are, the more we can give back to you and your local community. That’s why we’re different.