Team Manager – Food (Manchester Area)

About the role

Join M&S as a Food Team Manager in the Manchester area, leading a busy department on the shop floor. You will set the pace, raise standards and inspire your team to deliver exceptional service and strong commercial results.

Key responsibilities

• Drive sales and profitability of the food department through effective merchandising and pricing.
• Maintain high visual and operational standards, ensuring safety, availability and cleanliness.
• Coach, develop and performance‑manage a multi‑skilled team, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture.
• Use data and insight to make informed decisions, adjust tactics and improve commercial outcomes.
• Lead change initiatives, embracing digital tools and new ways of working.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading teams in a fast‑paced retail or customer‑focused environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence using data to drive results.
• Excellent communication skills, able to have constructive and sometimes difficult conversations.
• Resilient, adaptable mindset with the energy to lead through change.
• Digital confidence and willingness to adopt new technologies.

Required skills

• Leadership and people‑development capabilities.
• Analytical mindset for interpreting sales data.
• Commitment to health, safety and operational excellence.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of M&S stores.
• Supportive environment with clear pathways for career progression.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.