Store Manager - Convenience Leigh On Sea Essex

About this role

Are you an entrepreneurial, customer-focused leader with a passion for retail and community? Join [Employer hidden] Daily as a Convenience Store Manager and run your store like it's your own business!

We are looking for a dedicated ‘shopkeeper’ to lead one of our busy stores. Your mission will be to serve your customers, support your colleagues, and champion your local community, ensuring the store is the best place to work and shop.

As the heart of your store, you will be responsible for driving success across four key areas:

• Customer & Commercial Performance - Entrepreneurial Spirit: Treat the store as your own business, constantly seeking innovative ways to improve the commercial offering, drive sales, and manage costs effectively. Best-in-Class Experience: Lead your team to deliver exceptional customer service, challenging the norm and thinking of new ways to make the customer experience the best in the market, in line with the [Employer hidden] brand promise.
• Team Leadership & Development - Cultivating Talent: Oversee all people activities; from recruitment and induction to training and ongoing development. Inclusive Culture: Build and champion an inclusive culture where every colleague is motivated, empowered, and equipped to deliver outstanding service and achieve their full potential.
• Operational Excellence - Standards & Compliance: Ensure all operational procedures, health and safety, and compliance standards are rigorously met, maintaining an attractive, safe, and efficient shopping environment. Flexibility: As hours are driven by business and customer needs, this role requires flexibility, including early mornings, late nights, and weekend work.
• Community Engagement - Local Champion: Build strong, positive relationships within the local community, understanding the vital role your store plays and actively seeking ways to offer support.

About you

We are looking for leaders who can inspire, adapt, and deliver results. While prior experience in a fast-paced, service-focused environment (such as retail, convenience, or hospitality) is beneficial, we prioritise the following leadership qualities:

• People Development: A genuine passion for spotting, coaching, and developing talent within your team.
• Inspiration & Influence: The ability to motivate and inspire your team while influencing stakeholders.
• Hands-On Attitude: Willingness to work alongside your team to support daily objectives.
• Resilience: High personal resilience and strong problem-solving skills.

Rewards & Benefits

• Annual leave: 28 days holiday
• Colleague Discount: 15% across convenience, supermarkets and online
• Company Pension: Contributory scheme
• Sir Ken Morrison Leadership School: Internal leadership school offering a University accredited development programme
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to Vita Health & Aviva digital GP
• 'My Morri' Exclusive Discounts: Instant discounts on everyday purchases, dining and leisure

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

Submit your application online. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by a recruiter for an informal discussion, then invited to an interview with the Area Manager. Should you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact [contact hidden].