Deputy Store Manager

What you’ll be doing:

Our Deputy Store Managers lead large, complex stores alongside Store Managers and deputise in their absence. They are accountable for the store\’s success and ensuring we deliver on our purpose to make good food joyful, accessible, and affordable for everyone, every day. They are visible leaders focusing on in-store operations, guiding the leadership team to solve issues, drive performance, and create exciting shopping experiences for customers. Managing hundreds of colleagues and a management team, Deputies ensure excellent service standards and fulfill our commitments to customers. This role carries significant responsibility but is also highly rewarding.

What makes a brilliant Deputy Store Manager:

• Focus on delivering excellent customer experiences and continuous improvement of the customer journey.
• Experience leading operations with accountability for customer, financial, and organizational outcomes.
• Role model for excellent service and business values through teams of managers and colleagues.
• Utilize data and insights for planning, performance improvement, and enhancing customer experience and KPIs.
• Experience managing ER cases, including dismissals, with a good understanding of HR policies.
• Ability to lead change, engage teams on purpose, and manage team wellbeing.

Working for us has great rewards

Salary depends on experience, store size, complexity, and location. We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Private Healthcare – single cover with an option to upgrade to family cover annually.
• Interest-free car loan up to £10,000.
• Annual performance-based bonus scheme.
• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks; increased discounts on Fridays, Saturdays, and paydays.
• Free food and hot drinks in all stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement, maternity, and paternity leave.
• Pension scheme with 4-7.5% employer match.
• Sainsbury’s share scheme for discounted investment opportunities.
• Wellbeing support including counselling, legal, and financial advice.
• Colleague networks for support and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme for bike and equipment hire.
• Special offers on gym memberships, holidays, and retail vouchers.

An inclusive place to work and shop:

We are committed to inclusivity, supporting colleagues with family leave, carer support, and development opportunities. Our networks promote representation and help remove barriers. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. For more information, please visit here .

If needed, we will support reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.

Leading in our stores:

Our management teams are the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, passion for service, and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to excel daily. They ensure product availability, safety, and seamless operations, making work more rewarding for colleagues and shopping a next-level experience for customers. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one action at a time.

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