Store Manager - SPAR Teignmouth

About Appleby Westward

Appleby Westward is the SPAR Wholesaler and Retailer covering the West of England.

Our Retail Distribution Centre and Support Offices are based in Saltash, Cornwall, where we employ around 2,000 colleagues who support our wholesale distribution operations for both our independent retail estate and company-owned retail stores, as well as work within our SPAR network.

Our SPAR retail stores are the leading convenience brand, operating in communities from Chichester in the east, to Land's End in the west, and to Bristol and Salisbury in the north. In addition to offering convenience goods, groceries, chilled foods, and food-to-go, we also provide essential local services at selected locations, including Post Office services, lottery, and online collection and delivery services.

We have pride in serving our communities and strive to provide an efficient quality customer service for all our customers. We also play a big role in local charity and community support and are active in fundraising for local organisations and our main charity partner Marie Curie.

About Teignmouth

Teignmouth, nestled on the south coast of Devon, is a vibrant seaside town where the River Teign meets the sea. With its classic Victorian pier, long sandy beach, and charming Georgian architecture, it blends traditional English seaside charm with a lively arts and food scene. The town is perfect for coastal walks, fresh seafood, and scenic views across the estuary. Pop in and see why it’s a favourite among locals.

We are now looking to add talent to our retail store team. Do you have exceptional customer service skills and want to start or further your career in retail? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our team!

The Store Manager Role

The ideal candidate will have store management experience in the retail industry and should demonstrate:

• strong people management skills

• experience leading a team to achieve results

• a good level of commercial awareness

• experience working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

• excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships

• strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively are also important.

The candidate must be a Personal Licence Holder, or be able to obtain and hold a licence within six weeks of appointment.

The successful candidate will also need to complete Post Office security checks as part of the joining process.

What can you expect from a career with us?

10% Discount on all in-store purchases – because you deserve to save while you shop!

Time to Recharge: 5.6 weeks per year, calculated on a pro-rata basis, ensuring you have time to relax and unwind.

Support When You Need It: Employee Assistance Programme: Access to Grocery Aid for support with any challenges you might face.

Secure Your Future: Company Pension Scheme: Available after just 3 months of service, helping you plan for a secure future.

Grow with Us: Career Progression Opportunities: From apprenticeships to tailored learning journeys, we’re committed to helping our store colleagues grow and potentially become Store Managers over time.

Applications

Why wouldn’t you want to start or continue your career with us? If you have a passion for customer service, enjoy working in the community, and can demonstrate how you will contribute to our retail team, apply below and start your journey with us. Together, let’s create a welcoming, efficient, and safe shopping experience for everyone!

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