
Store Manager - Convenience - Bedford
Early applicant
On-site
Employee
Full-Time
Mid Level
As a Store Manager, your role as ‘shopkeeper’ means you run your own store with an entrepreneurial spirit, with your customers, colleagues and local communities being your number one priority. You’ll lead your team to ensure the store is a great place for people to work and shop!
Requirements
- Prior experience in fast paced, service focused environments such as retail, convenience or the hospitality sector (preferred)
- A passion for spotting and developing talent
- Ability to coach, motivate and inspire in order to create a successful team culture
- Ability to influence, listen and understand other perspectives to inspire and think broadly about new ways of doing things
- A passion for rolling up your sleeves to support the team in delivering the store objectives
- High level of resilience and the ability to work through problems
Responsibilities
- Leading a team to create a culture where our customer experience is the best in the market, in line with the Morrisons brand
- Always challenging and thinking of new ways to serve our customers better
- Working hard to get the best out of your store’s commercial performance, treating it as if it was your own business, always thinking of new ways to improve your offering
- Leading on all people activities including recruitment, induction, training and development, ensuring you build an inclusive culture where everyone is empowered to deliver great customer service
- Building and managing relationships, understanding the important role your store plays in supporting the local community
- Hours will be driven by the needs of your customers and the business (early mornings, late nights, weekends expected)
- Flexibility will be required
- May be required to undergo a P250 check (including a financial check) if the store offers post office services
Benefits
- Excellent training, support and continued development
- Competitive salary
- 15% discount in Morrisons Daily and Morrisons Supermarket stores
- Contributory Pension
- 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Access to Health & Wellbeing support
- Opportunity to progress through Leadership School
Application Process
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by a recruiter for a screening call to discuss experience and the role in further detail.
- If deemed suitable after the screening call, the next stage is an interview with the area manager.
About Morrisons
Morrisons acquired the McColl’s business in 2022. Our convenience proposition consists of a network of 1,004 convenience stores and newsagents. Our stores are made up of Morrisons Daily, McColl’s, Martins and R S McColl stores across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Our aim is to be Your Favourite Neighbourhood Shop, providing a great range of quality everyday products and services, close to where people live, so we’re always available when customers need us.
Contact
If you require a reasonable adjustment or support with your application, please contact danielle.hague@morrisonsplc.co.uk
Skills
Customer service
Recruitment
Induction
Training
Development
Coaching
Motivation
Leadership
Communication
Problem solving
Resilience




