Full-Time
Retail Team Manager
Company Shop Group
201-500 employees
Redistributes surplus stock to reduce waste
Compensation Overview
£31.6k/mo
Leeds, UK
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- Lead by example and uphold Company Shop Group values at all times.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships.
- Be flexible and adaptable to support the needs of the business.
- Have strong operational and technical knowledge of the departmental area.
- Effectively plan, organise and manage own workload while working to strict deadlines.
- Maintain a service-focused mindset for internal and external customers.
- Maintain a solution-focused mindset by bringing solutions and opportunities.
- Focus on continued professional development for yourself and your team.
- Communicate confidently and demonstrate organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate an inquisitive mind, a good eye for detail, and a creative approach to merchandising.
- Uphold all Health, Safety and Environmental policies and practices, and encourage the team to promote good health, safety and environmental practices.
- Maintain offers and product availability while providing members with the best prices.
- Maintain legal labelling and point-of-sale requirements and raise discrepancies with technical and marketing teams.
- Deliver the day-to-day operation of the store through established processes and procedures.
- Lead the team in delivering high performance against store key performance indicators.
- Delegate duties to Team Leaders to keep the store operational and maintain high standards.
- Deliver daily and weekly targets by managing the team effectively.
- Merchandise the store to a high standard and identify improvements to maximise sales potential.
- Engage teamwork and maintain cross-functional and positive working relationships.
- Develop a supportive, high-performing culture through leadership and motivation, and develop the team's skills and capabilities.
- Lead and develop team members to deliver performance against plan and complete accountable tasks.
- Measure performance and provide feedback through performance reviews.
- Ensure team members adhere to Company Shop Group policies and procedures.
- Encourage reporting of near misses and accidents.
- Support, develop, coach and guide team members through development and succession planning.
- Keep up to date with information relevant to the department and cascade it to the team.
- Create an engaging store where colleagues are trusted by members and members remain at the centre of the experience.
- Drive in-store membership numbers, including signing up members and printing and distributing membership cards.
- Ensure colleagues uphold the organisation's culture and deliver an exceptional member experience.
- Create an environment where members feel safe and supported.
- Act as an ambassador for the store by creating a welcoming atmosphere and positive shopping experience.
- Deliver sales targets, store-standard audit results, payroll control, membership sign-ups, footfall, stock and waste reduction, member satisfaction, and health-and-safety reporting and audit outcomes.
- Keep the team engaged and motivated while displaying a positive attitude aligned with company values.
Company Shop Group redistributes surplus stock in the UK to prevent waste. It handles all kinds of surplus items that can be eaten, used, or worn, acting as a distributor that connects surplus from suppliers with buyers such as retailers, wholesalers, or charities. Its product works by sourcing excess inventory, sorting and channeling it to intended buyers to extend product life and reduce disposal. The company differentiates itself by being the UK’s leading, broad-spectrum surplus redistributor across multiple product types and by emphasizing commercial, social, and environmental returns, not just profit. Its goal is to create a world where no surplus product goes to waste, turning unused inventory into value and positive impact.
Company Size
201-500
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- March 2025 Pricer rollout cut labor hours and improved productivity 5% across stores.
- April 2026 impact report showed 47,000 tonnes redistributed, £51 million paid partners, and £137 million member savings.
- May 2026 frozen redistribution centre expands capacity and broadens surplus capture beyond ambient and chilled goods.
What critics are saying
- Reliance on supplier surplus stays existential if retailers internalize clearance and shrink volumes by 2027.
- May 2026 frozen centre adds execution risk; underfilled capacity burns capital and raises fixed costs.
- Dynamic pricing and refurbishment demand store uptime; rollout failures erode member trust and margin.
What makes Company Shop Group unique
- May 2026: 1 billion items redistributed through 800-plus brand partnerships.
- Company Shop’s membership-only surplus supermarkets create a protected channel for discounted branded goods.
- Company Shop runs both retail stores and Community Shop social enterprises, spanning commerce and social impact.
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