Lead Online Manager

Sainsbury's

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Job Category: Retail managementJob Description:What you'll be doing:
  • Direct a small team of managers to deliver the online delivery operation of the supermarket taking accountability for every delivery going out on time, every time, so our customers get exactly what they need, when they expect it
  • The department is fast paced with lots of KPIs, you'll spend time reviewing data and ensuring compliance to processes and procedures
  • Planning for upcoming key trading activities and events by working closely with the rest of the store leadership team.
  • Regularly taking full accountability for the store overnight, role modelling and coaching for high standards and efficiency across the store.
  • People management, including pay and scheduling routines, training, communication and employee relation activities such as managing performance, absence, and completing disciplinaries.
Our online teams work early mornings with picking items for deliveries usually taking place from 04:00 - 08:00.What makes a great Lead Online manager:
  • A passionate leader who is consistently ambitious for their customers and colleagues, every day, growing their team to do the same.
  • Experience of managing managers, in a fast-paced performance focussed environment.
  • An operator who is comfortable managing alone in the absence of more senior management.
  • Driven to deliver high performance with a focus on efficiency and engagement.
  • Confident in the use of data, and understanding / interpreting KPI's or other performance indicators, and has experience of improving these.
  • Puts inclusivity at the heart of what they do and uses this to build an inclusive team and working environment.
  • Can manage disciplinaries, performance issues or other similar employee relations issues (Up to dismissal).
Responsibilities:Leading in our stores:Our management teams don't just run stores - they're the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it's product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they're hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up changemakers. And the impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next-level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time.Qualifications:Working for us has great rewardsSalary will be dependent upon your experience as well as the store size, complexity and location. Alongside this, we also offer a great range of benefits for our managers, including:
  • 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.
An inclusive place to work and shop:We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us.To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look .Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.

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