342 Retail jobs in Reading

This is about helping to run a £multi-million store, while motivating and developing a diverse and talented team. One day could find you supporting the Store Manager with sorting out deliveries, placing orders or dealing with customer queries. The next, you might be focused on people management and performance or organising holiday rotas for the team. At the same time, you’ll help to handle the over-riding goals of maximising sales in your store, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising operational efficiency. It means you’ll be more than prepared to step into the Store Manager’s shoes in their absence. Our Assistant Store Managers are passionate about doing well; motivating and developing their teams to deliver excellent customer service. You’ll need to be: An experienced people-manager Used to leading teams in a fast-paced, stakeholder/customer driven environment Skilled in time management and boosting operational efficiency Motivated to consistently achieve targets In return, you’ll get a trolley load of benefits including: £7,585 - 4,310 Flexible 40 or 45-hour contracts. You’ll usually work over 5 days, but - if it helps - you can work a 40-hour contract over 4 days. Work-life balance is important to us! 4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 5 weeks after 2 years) Put your feet up on your breakwe'll pay you for it! Company sick pay scheme Company Pension Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 2 years 24/7 online wellness portal Shop your list of perks on MyBenefits - a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing Do you want to run your own store one day? We’re big on Career Progression opportunities! Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect. *Please note, the salary displayed is based on a 45 hours per week contract. Aldi are also able to offer 32, 36 and 40 hour contracts, and in these instances the salary offered would be pro-rated.

This is about helping to run a £multi-million store, while motivating and developing a diverse and talented team. One day could find you supporting the Store Manager with sorting out deliveries, placing orders or dealing with customer queries. The next, you might be focused on people management and performance or organising holiday rotas for the team. At the same time, you’ll help to handle the over-riding goals of maximising sales in your store, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising operational efficiency. It means you’ll be more than prepared to step into the Store Manager’s shoes in their absence. Our Assistant Store Managers are passionate about doing well; motivating and developing their teams to deliver excellent customer service. You’ll need to be: An experienced people-manager Used to leading teams in a fast-paced, stakeholder/customer driven environment Skilled in time management and boosting operational efficiency Motivated to consistently achieve targets In return, you’ll get a trolley load of benefits including: £7,585 - 4,310 Flexible 40 or 45-hour contracts. You’ll usually work over 5 days, but - if it helps - you can work a 40-hour contract over 4 days. Work-life balance is important to us! 4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 5 weeks after 2 years) Put your feet up on your breakwe'll pay you for it! Company sick pay scheme Company Pension Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 2 years 24/7 online wellness portal Shop your list of perks on MyBenefits - a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing Do you want to run your own store one day? We’re big on Career Progression opportunities! Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect. *Please note, the salary displayed is based on a 45 hours per week contract. Aldi are also able to offer 32, 36 and 40 hour contracts, and in these instances the salary offered would be pro-rated.

This is about helping to run a £multi-million store, while motivating and developing a diverse and talented team. One day could find you supporting the Store Manager with sorting out deliveries, placing orders or dealing with customer queries. The next, you might be focused on people management and performance or organising holiday rotas for the team. At the same time, you’ll help to handle the over-riding goals of maximising sales in your store, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising operational efficiency. It means you’ll be more than prepared to step into the Store Manager’s shoes in their absence. Our Assistant Store Managers are passionate about doing well; motivating and developing their teams to deliver excellent customer service. You’ll need to be: An experienced people-manager Used to leading teams in a fast-paced, stakeholder/customer driven environment Skilled in time management and boosting operational efficiency Motivated to consistently achieve targets In return, you’ll get a trolley load of benefits including: £7,585 - 4,310 Flexible 40 or 45-hour contracts. You’ll usually work over 5 days, but - if it helps - you can work a 40-hour contract over 4 days. Work-life balance is important to us! 4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 5 weeks after 2 years) Put your feet up on your breakwe'll pay you for it! Company sick pay scheme Company Pension Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 2 years 24/7 online wellness portal Shop your list of perks on MyBenefits - a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing Do you want to run your own store one day? We’re big on Career Progression opportunities! Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect. *Please note, the salary displayed is based on a 45 hours per week contract. Aldi are also able to offer 32, 36 and 40 hour contracts, and in these instances the salary offered would be pro-rated.

Location: Slough with hybrid working / regional travel required Reports to: Aftersales Director About the Role Jameel Motors, in partnership with Chinese automaker GAC, is proud to introduce the AION range of electric vehicles to the UK market. This marks GAC’s first entry into the region, launching with the AION V SUV and the AION UT hatchback. We are looking for a dynamic Retail Partner Manager (Aftersales) to join our newly formed aftersales structure. This role will be essential in building, supporting, and managing our retail dealer network, ensuring they deliver outstanding customer experiences while meeting the brand’s technical, operational and performance standards. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain strong relationships with GAC retail partners, acting as the main point of contact to support their operational and technical needs. Ensure dealer compliance with brand standards, including sales processes, service quality, and technical operations. Drive dealer performance through regular assessments, coaching, and development initiatives focused on improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Collaborate closely with internal teams including sales, training, technical, and warranty departments to ensure aligned dealer support and seamless operations. Lead new dealer onboarding and training programs to uphold GAC’s brand values and product knowledge. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and dealer feedback to recommend strategies that strengthen the retail network and brand presence. Candidate Profile: Proven track record in retail partner management or dealer network support within the automotive industry. Strong understanding of technical vehicle aspects, warranty processes, and dealer operations. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build rapport at all levels. Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving capabilities and a customer-focused mindset. Experience with new vehicle launches and managing technical standards across a dealer network is highly desirable. Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of UK automotive retail regulations and standards is preferred.

ABOUT LIVEKINDLY COLLECTIVE LIVEKINDLY Collective was founded on the belief that plant-based alternatives are key to a sustainable global food system. As a collective of established brands from across the globe, supported by our own production facilities enabling us to deliver private label and export products as well as ingredients to other plant-based companies, LKC is uniquely positioned to maximize impact. We provide consumers around the world delicious food through our portfolio of plant-based brands, Like, Fry’s , Oumph! and No Meat . With our innovative products sold in more than 40 countries, LKC is on a mission to make plant-based eating the new norm. To learn more, visit . POSITION SUMMARY This is an exciting opportunity to build your commercial skills and grow with a purpose-led business at the forefront of the plant-based food movement. You will develop relationships with grocery retail customers such as Tesco, Sainsburys, Waitrose, M&S and Ocado. You will analyze category performance, and play a key role in delivering growth for both our business and our customers. The role will focus on managing a portfolio of smaller accounts in the Southern part of England, with responsibility for achieving agreed targets, conducting competitor analysis, and supporting wider sales team objectives. You’ll be reporting to the Commercial Director UK & Nordics and can be based in or around Oxford, Bristol, Cardiff, Reading, Cambridge or Exeter. Key Responsibilities: Account Management Act as the sales lead for a portfolio of smaller grocery retail customers. Build and maintain long-term relationships with key contacts at each account. Deliver sales and profit targets within agreed budgets, using a variety of commercial tactics including securing new distribution, running promotional events, and optimising pricing and profit mix. Commercial Planning & Category Understanding Develop customer-specific business plans that combine UK commercial strategy with the customer’s growth drivers. Support execution of activities across in-store, online, and promotional channels to maximise visibility and sales. Develop a strong understanding of the grocery retail category and relevant shopper trends, using insights to inform customer plans. Maximise account performance through effective negotiation of pricing, promotions, and commercial terms. Market, Data & Competitor Analysis Conduct regular competitor analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Analyse sales data and market insights to identify growth opportunities, optimise product mix, and measure the impact of promotional activity. Stay informed on category performance and market conditions to support strategic decision-making. Performance Monitoring & Administration Track and analyse sales and profit performance, reviewing the effectiveness of business plans and promotional activity. Accurately forecast sales volumes for select retail accounts. Run sales reports, track KPIs, and maintain accurate records in relevant systems. Provide administrative support to the Retail Sales Manager as required. REQUIREMENTS Confident, resilient, and adaptable, with a proactive approach to challenges. Strong communicator with proven ability to build relationships internally and externally. Highly organised with excellent time and budget management skills. High level of numeracy and analytical ability, with strong data manipulation skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Customer-focused, with a passion for delivering value to both the business and the shopper. Collaborative team player, willing to share knowledge and support colleagues. Flexible and adaptable, thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Passion for sustainability and plant-based food. Passion for Sustainability – Shares our vision of transforming the global food system into a sustainable one. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 18 months’ experience in a commercial, sales, category management, buying, or account support role, ideally within the FMCG or grocery retail sector. Experience working with data to inform decision-making, including sales reporting and competitor analysis. Exposure to customer account management or support, with evidence of building effective relationships. Experience in negotiating or supporting commercial terms (pricing, promotions, distribution). Educated to degree level in Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. We are on a mission to make plant-based eating the new norm. Joining us means developing your commercial career while contributing to a more sustainable food system. If you’re confident, analytical, and eager to grow with a purpose-led business – we’d love to hear from you! LIVEKINDLY Collective actively seeks a diverse applicant pool in order to build the strongest possible team. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Assistant Manager | Reading | Up to £36,000 Are you an ambitious Assistant Manager ready to step up in your retail career? Join the market leader in value retail - a rapidly expanding business with a reputation for unbeatable customer service and exceptional career progression. This high-volume retail chain continues to grow at pace, with new store openings and big plans ahead. As an Assistant Manager, you'll be part of a dynamic leadership team focused on people, performance, and process. If you love working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, this could be the perfect next step for you. About the Role - Assistant Manager As an Assistant Manager, you'll report directly to the Store Manager and play a pivotal role in driving sales, service, and operational excellence. You will lead by example and support a motivated team to meet key business goals. This role is a great stepping stone to a Store Manager position. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the day-to-day running of a department and act as Duty Manager when needed Support Store Management in delivering key KPIs including sales, shrinkage, and wage control Inspire and lead your team to deliver exceptional customer service Ensure high standards in stock control, merchandising, and compliance Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to Health & Safety policies Analyse store performance data to drive continuous improvement What We're Looking For: A proven track record as an Assistant Manager or equivalent role in a fast-paced retail environment A hands-on leader who thrives on the shop floor Strong communication, planning, and leadership skills Results-driven and passionate about customer service A proactive and motivated self-starter with ambition to progress If you're ready to fast-track your career with a company that's growing fast, apply today for this exciting Assistant Manager opportunity in Reading. BBBH33425

**About Lingo**
Meet Lingo, a new biosensing technology that provides users a window into their body. Lingo tracks glucose to help people make better decisions about their health and nutrition. Bio-wearable technology will digitize, decentralize and democratize healthcare, enabling consumers to take control of their own health. Join us and grow your career as you help Abbott shape the future of healthcare.
**The position**
Based from our London office (Fitzrovia), we are looking for an experienced **Retail Marketing Manager** to join our Lingo team , responsible for developing growth strategies, in partnership with retail and other third-party channels. Reporting to the UK Marketing Lead, this role will bring retail know-how to the growing Lingo team and directly manage, plan, and implement marketing strategies with a growing list of partners. To be successful in this role, you must enjoy developing in-store experiences, co-marketing strategies, and promotional plans that drive product adoption in store and online.
What you'll do:
+ Business Growth: Own and deliver the implementation of channel and customer specific Retail Marketing Strategy aligned to the broader business objectives in the UK. Manage the development of marketing, retail and promotional plans to effectively grow Lingo.
+ Strategic Planning: Develop Joint Business Plans with retailers to unlock category and brand growth, co-marketing and promotional expertise, managing and optimizing opportunities that lead to mutual business value and stronger partnerships.
+ Brand & Product Champion: Champion the Lingo and Abbott brands, ensuring communication is consistent and supporting brand strategy. Address purchase drivers and barriers through physical and digital experiences that elevate product truths.
+ Bridge Consumer & Shopper: Work with insights and analytics teams to understand the path-to-purchase and user experience, uncovering insights that drive growth in UK retail landscape.
+ Analytics: Monitor and analyse the performance of promotions, providing insights and recommendations for improvement to key stakeholders.
+ Budget Ownership: Manage and coordinate marketing retail budgets, influence investment, aligning closely with UK Marketing Lead and Finance.
What you'll need:
+ Significant prior retail or trade marketing experience, ideally in consumer electronics and/or consumer goods / consumer healthcare categories sold in retail and e-com. Health tech / DTC experience is a plus.
+ Understanding of marketing and selling under Medical Device Regulations.
+ Strong interpersonal skills and customer mindset, and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders based in the UK and globally.
+ Experience delivering measurable, multi-channel, growth strategies.
+ Willingness to roll up sleeves, troubleshoot problems, and drive to aligned solutions; ability to own and manage project delivery on-time and in budget.
As you'd expect from a global healthcare company, Abbott offer a fantastic range of benefits to support you and your family including competitive salaries, a superb defined contribution pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance and a flexible benefits scheme.
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
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We're looking for leaders at Starbucks. Join us for coffee, stay for the community, connections and opportunities.
At Starbucks, we're not just about brewing great coffee, we're about brewing great leaders too. Immerse yourself in a community of connection, opportunity, and creativity, all stirred up with the aroma of our world-class coffee.
We've got an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a store supervisor. Find your place as a leader at Starbucks and help us build the brand's future. Here your voice is brewed into everything we do. Here you'll take the lead of the shift, working with your team of baristas to create our Starbucks Experience for our customers with high quality service, beverages and products, whilst creating our third place environment.
We're looking for candidates with previous coaching or supervisory experience in a customer facing role. You'll spend your time running shifts with our customers at the core, through coaching your team and creating a positive learning environment to your partners on shift. You'll be solving problems in the moment, so any experience you have in leading operational activities in a retail or hospitality environment would be beneficial, as you'll be responsible, alongside the store management team, to achieve results through making an impact and achieving goals and creating our best moments through operational excellence. You'll be an ambassador for our partner networks, making sure our partners know, here they belong.
The best part about this role is that no two days are ever the same! Working in one of our fast-paced stores, a typical day could include:
+ Collaborating with the Store Manager, leading great shifts, supporting partners and inspiring best moments and the Starbucks Experience for our partners and customers
+ Setting priorities by leveraging existing tools and resources to determine roles and delegate tasks, looking at ways to drive the profitability of your store
+ Inspiring and motivating the store team to make every moment right for our partners and customers, including pre-empting and adapting to any potential issues and addressing/resolving any that arise to optimise the customer experience
+ Identifying teachable moments to share best practices with the team
+ Seeing challenges as opportunities for continuous improvement to drive operational excellence.
+ Executing store operations during scheduled shifts, including organising opening and closing duties
+ Ensuring all partners follow Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift
+ Providing quality beverages and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards. Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products
Given the nature of our stores, our working hours could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
All our retail store partners begin their careers with us by undertaking an introductory training programme which are led by our amazing in store trainers and coaches and are designed to immerse you in the Starbucks culture and set you up for success. These training programmes are delivered in our stores and provide partners with the opportunity to learn on the job supported by their manager.
In return, we'll offer you a competitive starting salary and benefits that include:
+ 28 days holiday a year (including Bank Holidays) + an additional special day for you to take to celebrate a special moment in your life each year
+ Free drinks and food when you're on shift
+ Our store bonus program
+ Bean stock options for all partners (own part of Starbucks!)
+ Comprehensive training (including coffee knowledge!) and access to Starbucks Global Academy (our online learning platform to help continuously develop yourself)
+ A free bag of coffee each week and a 30% partner discounts on food, beverages, and merchandise
+ Discounts with local and national retailers (cell phones, gym memberships, entertainment tickets, hotels, etc.) through Perks at Work platform
+ Life assurance
+ Home Sweet Loan (Interest-free loans that can be paid back over 12 months to help pay your rental deposit)
+ A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your family
+ Recognition schemes and monetary awards for long service, WOWing customers and your fellow Partners
+ Great long-term career opportunities in store and support center
So, if you're looking for a new opportunity, with us you'll be welcomed, you'll be challenged, you'll be inspired. Here you'll be heard. Because here, you're a part of it all. Here you belong.
**What is our process?**
Application > CV review > first stage interview > second stage interview > offer and onboarding
Starbucks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All applicants and partners will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression.
Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Share this opportunity with them! At Starbucks, there's always room for one more.

We're looking for leaders at Starbucks. Join us for coffee, stay for the community, connections and opportunities.
At Starbucks, we're not just about brewing great coffee, we're about brewing great leaders too. Immerse yourself in a community of connection, opportunity, and creativity, all stirred up with the aroma of our world-class coffee.
We've got an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a store supervisor. Find your place as a leader at Starbucks and help us build the brand's future. Here your voice is brewed into everything we do. Here you'll take the lead of the shift, working with your team of baristas to create our Starbucks Experience for our customers with high quality service, beverages and products, whilst creating our third place environment.
We're looking for candidates with previous coaching or supervisory experience in a customer facing role. You'll spend your time running shifts with our customers at the core, through coaching your team and creating a positive learning environment to your partners on shift. You'll be solving problems in the moment, so any experience you have in leading operational activities in a retail or hospitality environment would be beneficial, as you'll be responsible, alongside the store management team, to achieve results through making an impact and achieving goals and creating our best moments through operational excellence. You'll be an ambassador for our partner networks, making sure our partners know, here they belong.
The best part about this role is that no two days are ever the same! Working in one of our fast-paced stores, a typical day could include:
+ Collaborating with the Store Manager, leading great shifts, supporting partners and inspiring best moments and the Starbucks Experience for our partners and customers
+ Setting priorities by leveraging existing tools and resources to determine roles and delegate tasks, looking at ways to drive the profitability of your store
+ Inspiring and motivating the store team to make every moment right for our partners and customers, including pre-empting and adapting to any potential issues and addressing/resolving any that arise to optimise the customer experience
+ Identifying teachable moments to share best practices with the team
+ Seeing challenges as opportunities for continuous improvement to drive operational excellence.
+ Executing store operations during scheduled shifts, including organising opening and closing duties
+ Ensuring all partners follow Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift
+ Providing quality beverages and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards. Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products
Given the nature of our stores, our working hours could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
All our retail store partners begin their careers with us by undertaking an introductory training programme which are led by our amazing in store trainers and coaches and are designed to immerse you in the Starbucks culture and set you up for success. These training programmes are delivered in our stores and provide partners with the opportunity to learn on the job supported by their manager.
In return, we'll offer you a competitive starting salary and benefits that include:
+ 28 days holiday a year (including Bank Holidays) + an additional special day for you to take to celebrate a special moment in your life each year
+ Free drinks and food when you're on shift
+ Our store bonus program
+ Bean stock options for all partners (own part of Starbucks!)
+ Comprehensive training (including coffee knowledge!) and access to Starbucks Global Academy (our online learning platform to help continuously develop yourself)
+ A free bag of coffee each week and a 30% partner discounts on food, beverages, and merchandise
+ Discounts with local and national retailers (cell phones, gym memberships, entertainment tickets, hotels, etc.) through Perks at Work platform
+ Life assurance
+ Home Sweet Loan (Interest-free loans that can be paid back over 12 months to help pay your rental deposit)
+ A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your family
+ Recognition schemes and monetary awards for long service, WOWing customers and your fellow Partners
+ Great long-term career opportunities in store and support center
So, if you're looking for a new opportunity, with us you'll be welcomed, you'll be challenged, you'll be inspired. Here you'll be heard. Because here, you're a part of it all. Here you belong.
**What is our process?**
Application > CV review > first stage interview > second stage interview > offer and onboarding
Starbucks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All applicants and partners will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression.
Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Share this opportunity with them! At Starbucks, there's always room for one more.