Marks & Spencer
Team Manager - Food - Chichester Area
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Team Manager in Food (Retail) – Marks & Spencer
Join Marks & Spencer as a Team Manager in Food, where you’ll lead from the front and play a critical role in reshaping our stores for the next generation of customers.
This isn’t a back-office leadership role. You’ll be on the shop floor, setting the pace, raising standards, and inspiring your team to deliver:
- Standout style
- Sharp service
- Strong commercial results, even under pressure
We’re seeking confident, people-first leaders who thrive in fast-moving environments, make bold decisions, and know how to bring the best out of others.
What success looks like
- A department that trades strongly, appears brilliant, and delivers five-star service
- A motivated, multiskilled team that feels:
- Supported
- Challenged
- Proud of their work
- Clear ownership of standards, safety, availability, and operational excellence
- Strong commercial results driven by:
- Insight
- Pace
- Leadership
- A culture where employees feel:
- Valued
- Developed
- Excited to grow with M&S
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What we’re looking for
- Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced retail or customer-focused environment
- Strong commercial awareness with:
- Confidence in using data and insight to drive results
- Ability to coach, develop, and performance-manage with:
- Clarity
- Empathy
- Confidence in having constructive and sometimes difficult conversations
- A resilient, adaptable mindset with:
- The energy to lead through change
- Digital confidence and willingness to:
- Embrace new ways of working
- Natural ability to act as a role model for:
- Great service
- Inclusion
- M&S behaviours
This role is for leaders who don’t stand still. You’ll:
- Raise the bar
- Back and trust your people
- Take real pride in delivering results the right way
Ready for it? Take Your Marks and apply today.
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M&S’s Vision for the Future
M&S is transforming to lead the industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. Part of revolutionary efforts to redefine work and opportunities.
Join now for one of our most exciting openings — it’s never been a better time to be part of our team!
Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity & Equal Opportunities
Marks & Spencer is an organisation dedicated to:
- Inclusion
- Diversity
- Equal excellence in recruitment and beyond
We encourage discussions around smart/flexible working.
A New Era in Retail
M&S is pioneering innovations to redefine retail experiences. We’re seeking leaders to:
- Introduce innovative features to stores and online
- Surprise every customer daily
As part of our digital transformation, you’ll live and breathe our sales and service approach — ensuring consistency and exceptional value at every touchpoint.
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