Job Description

Store Manager - Bury Area

£28,200 - £35,000 plus benefits

Co-op provides unique opportunities to store managers. Our leadership roles offer something more – we’re not just focused on the bottom line, we’ll give you the chance to help support amazing projects and good causes in your store’s neighbourhood. Sharing our profits with local communities is no gimmick. It’s what we do.

What you’ll be doing as a store manager:

• make sure store environment is safe, legal and operational

• explore new and innovative ways to increase sales performance

• coach, mentor and developyour team, having regular performance conversations

• inspire your team by role modelling Co-op ways of being and behaviours

• build relationships and play an active role in the community

• understand how the store plays their part in the Co-op community vision and respond to local needs

• reacting quickly and positively to changing priorities 

Who can be a Co-op store manager?

It takes a special combination of skills and qualities to thrive at Co-op. You’ll be the kind of person who is always ready to get stuck in and work alongside colleagues on the shop floor. And you’ll inspire your team by showing them how the success of your individual store fits into the bigger picture of Co-op’s purpose. We’re also looking for:

• fast paced customer service experience, preferably in retail or hospitality

• experience in leading and developing successful teams, with a focus on performance

• experience in improving business performance and forecasting

• commercial understanding of how to stand out against local competition

• confidence in managing conflicting priorities 

Why Co-op? 

It’s an exciting time to join us a store manager, with new stores opening across the country, and big plans in place to spread our message of cooperation. You’ll be well rewarded for your achievements, with a package including:

• a competitive salary

• great holiday allowance

• an annual incentive scheme 

• discounts on Co-op products and services

• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions 

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We want to create an inclusive environment, where we can all celebrate our differences, contribute our best work and develop to our full potential. 

We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs. And we offer a flexible working environment so you can adjust your hours to suit your personal circumstances. Find out more about Co-op people policies at coop.co.uk/peoplepolicies.

As part of your application, you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take around 20 minutes to complete this test.