Working closely with a small team of managers to make sure the store runs like clockwork every day.
Taking responsibility for the day to running of the store, often being the only manager in with accountability for the full shop.
Work alongside a team to complete all tasks, ensuring our customers are served efficiently and safely.
People management is also big part of the role, managing performance and capability, conducting disciplinaries and ensuring scheduling and pay are accurate.
Where we have close knit networks of stores and it may mean that you need to help another store now and then.
Previous line management responsibilities in a fast-paced, operational environment.
Provides brilliant customer service, and coaches a team to do the same.
Delivers KPI's or other performance indicators.
Can manage disciplinaries, performance issues or other similar employee relations issues.
Leads operations and comfortable doing this alone in the absence of more senior management., Leading in our stores:

A track record of delivering brilliant customer service and coaching colleagues to do the same.
Experience of leading a team in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment - you've motivated others, driven performance, and kept operations running smoothly.
Operational leadership skills - you've taken responsibility for store operations in the absence of more senior managers.
Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding KPIs - whether it's sales, availability, customer satisfaction or colleague engagement, you've made a measurable impact.
Has managed employee relations issues, including performance and absence management.

An inclusive place to work and shop:

Discount card - 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after fourweeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day.
An annual bonus scheme based on our, and your, performance.
Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores.
Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave.
Pension - we'll match 4-7.5% of your pension contributions.
Sainsbury's share scheme - build up an investment at discounted rates.
Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice.
Colleague networks - link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential.
Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst saving on tax and NI.
Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.

2 Full time Retail jobs in Melrose, Scottish Borders