Talent.com
Customer and Trading Manager - Convenience
Customer and Trading Manager - ConvenienceSainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd • Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa
Customer and Trading Manager - Convenience

Customer and Trading Manager - Convenience

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd • Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa
2 days ago
Job description

Customer and Trading Manager - Convenience

Salary : 30450

Location : Worcester Barbourne Road Local Store, Worcester, WR1 1HU

Contract type : Permanent

Business area : Retail

Closing date : 22 November 2025

Requisition ID :

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.

What you’ll be doing :

  • Working closely with a small team of managers to make sure the store runs like clockwork every day.
  • Taking responsibility for the day to running of the store, often being the only manager in with accountability for the full shop.
  • Work alongside a team to complete all tasks, ensuring our customers are served efficiently and safely.
  • People management is also big part of the role, managing performance and capability, conducting disciplinaries and ensuring scheduling and pay are accurate.
  • Where we have close knit networks of convenience stores it may mean that you need to help another store now and then.

What makes a great customer & trading manager :

  • Previous line management responsibilities in a fast-paced, operational environment.
  • Provides brilliant customer service, and coaches a team to do the same.
  • Delivers KPI's or other performance indicators.
  • Can manage disciplinaries, performance issues or other similar employee relations issues.
  • Leads operations and comfortable doing this alone in the absence of more senior management.
  • A track record of delivering brilliant customer service and coaching colleagues to do the same.
  • Experience of leading a team in a fast‑paced, customer‑facing environment — you’ve motivated others, driven performance, and kept operations running smoothly.
  • Operational leadership skills — you’ve taken responsibility for store operations in the absence of more senior managers.
  • Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding KPIs — whether it’s sales, availability, customer satisfaction or colleague engagement, you’ve made a measurable impact.
  • Has managed employee relations issues, including performance and absence management.
  • Working for us has great rewards

    Salary 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 here .

    Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Customer And Manager • Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa

    Related jobs
    Business Development Manager

    Business Development Manager

    Emporium Human Capital • Somerset West, South Africa
    Business Development Manager (POS25111).Business Development for a leading Property Software Company its with H / O based in Cape Town. This is hybrid role so you can work from home.Previous experienc...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    National Sales Manager

    National Sales Manager

    Joubert and Associates • Wellington, South Africa
    Wellington Wines has the following challenging career opportunity available for a dynamic and energetic person to take responsibility for the strategic expansion of their bottled wine sales.The inc...Show more
    Last updated: 26 days ago • Promoted
    E-commerce Operations Manager

    E-commerce Operations Manager

    Vine Recruitment • Paarl, South Africa
    Lead and motivate teams, building a strong, positive culture.Oversee warehouse operations, logistics, and fleet management. Ensure efficient order fulfilment and exceptional customer experiences.Man...Show more
    Last updated: 16 days ago • Promoted
    Manager : Digital Product and Business Development

    Manager : Digital Product and Business Development

    Joubert and Associates • Wellington, South Africa
    Bible Media is a Christian Media Ministry, producing and providing content to inspire the Christian Way.The organisation underwent a process of digital transformation and is currently building a mo...Show more
    Last updated: 5 days ago • Promoted
    Food and Beverage Manager

    Food and Beverage Manager

    Hospitality Hire • Worcester, South Africa
    Hospitality Hire is delighted to represent a.This role is ideal for someone who combines strategic leadership with a practical, can-do approach, equally comfortable managing budgets, leading a team...Show more
    Last updated: 5 days ago • Promoted
    Sales Manager (Telecommunications)

    Sales Manager (Telecommunications)

    Optimal Growth Technologies • Paarl, South Africa
    Quick Apply
    The Sales Manager New Business will be responsible for driving strategic growth and expanding companies customer base through innovative ICT and business automation solutions.This individual will l...Show more
    Last updated: 11 days ago
    Marketing Manager (Ceres)

    Marketing Manager (Ceres)

    HR Management & Support Services (Pty) Ltd t / a The HR Department • Ceres, South Africa
    Our client, a market-leader in providing a total concept hiring, sales, repair and maintenance service to a wide range of customers the Western Cape, has an opportunity available for an energic, cr...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER – POST HARVEST PACKHOUSE

    TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER – POST HARVEST PACKHOUSE

    Farm Manager SA • PAARL AREA, South Africa
    Agricultural Diploma / degree or qualification in Food Science / and or Nutrition related field.At least 4 years experience in customer service / sales. Background in agricultural operations.Excellent...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Reservations and Revenue Manager

    Reservations and Revenue Manager

    Dante Personnel • Boland / Winelands, South Africa
    Grade 12 and relevant tertiary qualification.Reservations Manager experience.Experience in luxury / 5 • environment preferable. Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.Knowledge o...Show more
    Last updated: 4 days ago • Promoted
    Store Manager – Somerset West

    Store Manager – Somerset West

    O'Brien Recruitment • Somersetwes, South Africa
    Are you passionate about retail and looking to step up into a management role? Our client, a leading retailer, is searching for a dynamic Store Manager to oversee a flagship store in Somerset West....Show more
    Last updated: 9 days ago • Promoted
    Client Success Supervisor- Worcester

    Client Success Supervisor- Worcester

    Adcorp Holdings Limited • Worcester, ZA
    Job title : Client Success Supervisor- Worcester.Job Location : Western Cape, Worcester.To provide day to day operational service delivery in line with client Service Level Agreements and Pricing S...Show more
    Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
    Customer Success Consultant : Onboarding and Training

    Customer Success Consultant : Onboarding and Training

    WeconnectU • Somerset West, Western Cape, ZA
    Quick Apply
    WeconnectU, the market leader in property management software, is looking for a .Training and Migration Consultant.We’ve built the most advanced Body Corporate and HOA management software on t...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Reservation Manager (Permanent) Cape Winelands

    Reservation Manager (Permanent) Cape Winelands

    MyCareerCraft • Franschhoek, South Africa
    This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in managing bookings and optimizing revenue within high-end environments. Tertiary qualification in hospitality or related field.At least...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Business Development Manager

    Business Development Manager

    PricewaterhouseCoopers • Stellenbosch, ZA
    Job title : Business Development Manager.Job Location : Western Cape, Stellenbosch.To drive business development initiatives in our Stellenbosch office (with intermittent support to our Worcester a...Show more
    Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
    Business Development Manager

    Business Development Manager

    DevFinders • Greyton, WC, ZA
    Residential and end-of-tenancy services.Our focus is on delivering exceptional cleaning solutions with a customer-first approach. We’re looking for a vibrant and results-driven.This role suits someo...Show more
    Last updated: 23 days ago
    Business Development Manager

    Business Development Manager

    ARVO • Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA
    Quick Apply
    Job Title : Business Development Manager.A fast-growing SaaS provider in the property management space is seeking an experienced and results-oriented . This role is ideal for someone with a pass...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Assistant Manager : Cold Store

    Assistant Manager : Cold Store

    Joubert and Associates • Paarl, South Africa
    Our client, a well-established fruit packing and cooling enterprise in Paarl, is providing an exciting opportunity for an experienced. The incumbent will report to and assist the Cold Store Manager ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Retail Store Manager

    Retail Store Manager

    Global Recruitment • Ceres, South Africa
    Retail Store Manager – Ceres, Western Cape.Matric Certificate + further education in Retail / Business Management preferable. Sales / retail / operations environment as an Assistant Manager / Manager.Valid...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted