Sainsbury’s relaunches its Trainee Manager Scheme
Sainsbury’s has re-launched it Trainee Manager scheme by opening up 50 fast track training programme places for aspiring store managers.
The supermarket chain says successful applicants will enjoy a fast-track year-long training programme with an emphasis on learning on the job.
Trainees will experience working in nearly very area of a Sainsbury’s store before beginning a 12 week stint managing their own department.
Throughout this process the trainees are mentored by a Sainsbury’s Store Manager until they are ready to become a Department Manager.
Gwyn Burr, Sainsbury’s Customer Service and Colleague Director, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer these opportunities. Successful candidates will enjoy an unrivalled training programme that will equip them with everything they need for a successful career with Sainsbury’s. Trainees will be exposed to every aspect of running a successful Sainsbury’s store and will quickly be managing their own team, making decisions that will make a real difference to thousands of customers each week.”
He added: “Sainsbury’s is an exciting, fast-paced and dynamic company that has a tradition of promoting from within. A third of our Store Managers started with us before their 19th birthday, showing that if you work hard and have a genuine desire to succeed you will quickly rise to the top.”
Sainsbury’s says the Trainee Manager scheme is open to anyone with two A-levels who has a passion for retail and customer service. Successful applicants will enjoy a starting salary of £17,500 22 days holiday, a colleague discount card and eligibility for the Sainsbury’s bonus scheme.
Applications for the Trainee Manager scheme open on Friday 12 August and close Friday 26 August. Interested applicants can find out more about the scheme at http://www.sainsburystm.co.uk/.
