About the role

Tesco:

Contract: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Varies from day to day but are planned in advance

Candidates could be considered for a lead manager role in our large stores

Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.

You will be responsible for

• Lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams, creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and deliver their best every day.
• Recruit, coach and develop colleagues and managers, supporting their operational and leadership growth while building a strong talent pipeline for the future.
• Create a culture where customers are at the heart of everything you do, ensuring great service, availability and standards across the store.
• Drive sales, trade and profitability by identifying opportunities, making informed decisions and delivering plans that improve performance.
• Lead from the front, spending time on the shop floor with colleagues and customers, supporting day-to-day operations and delivering an excellent customer experience.
• Build capability within your team, ensuring colleagues and managers have the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in their roles.
• Lead change effectively, engaging teams through new initiatives and helping them adapt positively in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ensure the store operates safely, legally and compliantly, creating a safe place to work for colleagues and a great place to shop for customers.
• Understand local customer needs and competitor activity, using insights to drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities for growth.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to deliver business objectives and create the best outcomes for customers and colleagues.

You will need

• A passion for retail and leadership, with a strong desire to deliver great results through people.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and develop colleagues, helping individuals and teams perform at their best.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage, influence and build strong relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
• A customer-focused mindset, always looking for ways to improve the shopping experience and deliver excellent service.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to act quickly and confidently in a fast-paced environment.
• The resilience and adaptability to lead through change, overcome challenges and maintain momentum during busy trading periods.
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of how to maximise sales, improve performance and identify opportunities within your local market.
• The ability to coach and support others, sharing knowledge, experience and best practice to develop capability across the team.
• Energy, drive and enthusiasm to go beyond expectations, setting high standards for yourself and those around you.
• A natural ability to build strong team spirit and create an inclusive, welcoming environment where everyone can succeed.