Store Manager - Convenience

Position: Store Manager - Convenience
Location: Nightingale Avenue, Eastleigh (SO50 9JA)
Hours: 42 Hours per week (Permanent, requires flexibility including early mornings, late nights, and weekends)
Salary & Benefits: Competitive, flexible salary plus excellent benefits, including 15% colleague discount and leadership development programs.
Closing Date: 28 September 2026
Job Reference: 159528

About the Role

Are you an entrepreneurial, customer-focused retail leader ready to run a store like your own business? Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with our national retail client to recruit a dedicated Store Manager for their Morrisons Daily convenience store in Eastleigh.

In this vital leadership role, you will act as the heart of the store, serving customers, supporting colleagues, and championing the local community. You will drive success across commercial performance, team development, operational standards, and local community engagement, ensuring your store is the best place to work and shop.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Customer Performance: Treat the store with an entrepreneurial spirit—seeking innovative ways to improve the commercial offering, drive sales, and manage costs while delivering a best-in-class customer experience.
Team Leadership & Development: Oversee all people activities from recruitment and induction to coaching, talent development, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture.
Operational Excellence: Ensure rigorous compliance with operational procedures, health, and safety standards to maintain a safe, efficient, and attractive environment.
Community Engagement: Build strong, positive relationships locally, positioning your store as a trusted neighborhood hub and active community champion.

About You

Leadership Qualities: Genuine passion for coaching, developing talent, and inspiring a collaborative team.
Hands-On Attitude: Willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and work side-by-side with your team to achieve daily store objectives.
Resilience & Adaptability: Strong problem-solving skills and personal resilience to navigate challenges effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Experience: While prior background in retail, convenience, or hospitality is beneficial, we prioritize strong leadership capabilities above all.

Note: We are committed to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but feel your past experience doesn't align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply!

Rewards and Benefits

We believe in taking care of our leaders. Enjoy a comprehensive range of perks and benefits, including:

Competitive Salary: Highly flexible salary structure tailored to match your experience.
Paid Time Off: 28 days of holiday per year.
Generous Discounts: 15% discount across convenience stores, supermarkets, and online from day one, plus 'My Morri' exclusive discounts for everyday purchases, dining, and leisure.
Health & Wellbeing: Access to Vita Health and Aviva digital GP services.
Career Growth: Opportunities through the prestigious Sir Ken Morrison Leadership School, offering University-accredited development programs.
Financial Security: Contributory company pension scheme.