Store Manager – Express

Asda

Store Manager leading teams at Asda Express locations, inspiring service and driving sales in the UK market. Overseeing retail operations and maintaining high performance standards across stores.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeSt James Park • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong retail experience with a focus on commercial awareness, team leadership, and exceptional customer service. Capable of managing store performance, cost control, and compliance while fostering a positive team culture.

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Retail ExperienceTeam LeadershipCustomer Experience ManagementCost ControlCompliance Management

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Hard Skills

Commercial AwarenessStock ProcessesPricing StrategyProfit DriversSafety Compliance

Soft Skills

People-First LeadershipMotivational SkillsCalmness Under PressureProfessionalismResilience

Industry Keywords

Retail ManagementCustomer ServiceTeam Capability BuildingFast-Paced EnvironmentsPeople Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, inspire and motivate your team to deliver outstanding service with heart
Create a culture colleagues are proud to be part of
Drive sales, high standards and exceptional customer experience
Take ownership of store performance, colleague capability and commercial delivery
Manage cost control, stock processes, pricing strategy and profit drivers
Maintain safety and compliance — including all PFS and forecourt requirements
Deliver day‑to‑day people management with professionalism and care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong retail experience with commercial awareness
A people‑first leader who brings pride, energy and positivity
Able to build capability and confidence in your team
Calm, friendly and resilient in fast‑paced environments
Professional in handling people processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
Discretionary company bonus scheme
Access to an enhanced electric car scheme
Free eye test for you and your nominated user
Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
Stream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more
Company pension
Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
Colleague recognition programme
Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas