Convenience Commercial Lead

Salary:
Competitive Plus Benefits

Location:

London Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1M 6HA

Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
Sainsbury's Commercial & Sustainability
Closing date: 28 August 2026

Requisition :

We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. Here, everything in our stores starts in Sainsbury’s Commercial. From product, proposition, packaging and price, to whether it meets our sustainability commitments or simply tastes great, our team is responsible for, all food, non- food and Clothing items available in Sainsbury’s stores, online and on demand.

It’s an incredibly fast-paced environment. People here are in it together and aren’t afraid to take risks. The knowledge and experience you gain here could set you up for career moves anywhere else in the business. So, if you’re passionate about your products and just as hungry to learn, you’ll fit in perfectly.

Joining Sainsbury's as a Convenience Commercial Lead offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of the rapid growth and transformation of our Convenience channel. As part of a dynamic team driving strategic initiatives and delivering impactful changes in our Local stores, you will have the chance to shape strategies, influence senior stakeholders, and make a real difference in enhancing customer experience and driving growth.

With a focus on collaboration, innovation, and customer-centricity, this role provides a platform for ambitious individuals to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving retail environment while contributing to the future success of our business.

As the Convenience Commercial Lead at Sainsbury's, you will be at the forefront of driving growth, improving customer experience, and future-proofing the Local store estate. Your role will involve leading the development of format, space, and proposition strategies based on customer insights, performance dataand market dynamics. This role will involve influencing senior stakeholders to gain buy‑in for growth initiatives, and owning end‑to‑end delivery of strategic projects across space, range, value, and proposition.

You will collaborate cross‑functionally with various teams to translate strategic plans into actionable roadmaps, monitor performance against KPIs, and continuously optimise initiatives for maximum impact. Your ability to navigate ambiguity, engage stakeholders at all levels, and deliver results through effective collaboration, data led approach with strategic thinking will be key to your success in shaping and landing impactful initiatives that drive the business forward.

You are a commercially astute and strategic‑minded leader with a proven track record of driving growth and delivering impactful initiatives within a dynamic retail environment. Your ability to synthesise information, collaborate across functions, and influence stakeholders at all levels enables you to develop and implement strategies that enhance customer experience, optimise store operations, and achieve business objectives. With a customer‑centric & curious mindset, analytical acumen combined with a passion for continuous improvement, you thrive in navigating ambiguity, solving complex challenges, and leading cross‑functional teams to success.
Essential Criteria:

• Highly analytical with strong problem‑solving skills, using data and insight to identify trends, evaluate performance, and support decision‑making.
• Proven project management experience, with the ability to coordinate multiple work streams and deliver outcomes against agreed timelines.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accuracy in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience engaging and working effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, building relationships and driving alignment across teams.
• Demonstrable experience using merchandising, ranging, or space planning principles, with knowledge of Range & Space processes desirable.
• Ability to quickly build knowledge and deliver impact, adapting to changing business priorities and supporting projects through execution phases.

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