Retail Team Leader
About the job
- Previous retail experience may be useful, but full training is provided.
- Effectively communicate with and coordinate departmental colleagues to deliver a high-performing department.
- Maintain high standards and continually identify opportunities for improvement.
- Uphold Health, Safety and Environmental policies and practices, and encourage the team to promote good HSE practices.
- Review departmental waste and seek ways to reduce it.
- Lead by example and uphold Company Shop Group values.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships.
- Plan and organise workloads effectively.
- Work to strict deadlines.
- Be flexible and adaptable to support business needs.
- Demonstrate commitment to personal development and continued learning.
- Ensure the team is motivated to deliver the department's day-to-day work.
- Support the Team Manager with daily huddles and ensure tasks are completed efficiently by team members.
- Support colleagues' development plans by making recommendations and coaching high-potential colleagues.
- Help create an engaging department where colleagues are trusted by members and understand members are central to the business.
- Ensure colleagues uphold the organisation's culture and deliver a strong member experience.
- Undertake additional departmental tasks as required.
- A desire to develop and progress in the role.
About the company
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
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 2026 impact report showed 47,000 tonnes redistributed and £137 million member savings.
- Darton frozen site opens by October 2026, expanding high-margin chilled and frozen capacity.
- Pricer rollout lifted productivity 5% and supports faster markdowns, less waste, better margins.
What critics are saying
- Membership-only access caps reach versus mainstream grocers and discount chains.
- Darton's frozen centre adds operational complexity; October 2026 ramp-up execution risk is real.
- Pricer automation and surplus sourcing depend on retailer partners; supply shocks hit volumes fast.
What makes Company Shop Group unique
- Company Shop Group hit 1 billion redistributed items by April 2026.
- Its membership-only Surplus Supermarkets serve 13 UK stores with major-brand surplus goods.
- Biffa ownership ties redistribution, waste management, and circular-economy logistics into one platform.
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Benefits
- Employee Discounts
- Life Insurance