Sainsbury's is more than just a food retailer; it is a diverse business that enjoys universal appeal and a rich 140 year heritage. As one of the top retailers in the FTSE 100 there are a number of different ways for graduates to get involved. It is looking for exceptional graduates that will help bring fresh talent and ideas to the business and who are hungry to play a part of its continued success.

What does the scheme involve?
The Retail Scheme is an opportunity for fast-paced development with the potential to progress to Deputy Store Manager within two years. We have identified training stores around the country. These designated 'Centres of Development Excellence' are fully equipped to give you the support, training and experience you need.

You'll manage a store with multi-million pound turnover, have responsibility for over 300 colleagues and over 30,000 products. Having learnt the basics, you'll be running your first department by Christmas. You'll then experience our Fresh Foods, Services, Clothing and Online operations, as well as the challenges of our Convenience business.

Whichever department you're in, you'll be working with your team to drive sales, identify ways to reduce wastage and improve your store's profitability. Or supporting Comic Relief by dressing up as a tomato. Our Retail Scheme is designed to train retail leaders of the future, but how far and fast you go is up to you.

What are we looking for?
The stretching scheme will develop your leadership and coaching skills, and provide exposure to all areas of the retail operation. This will ensure that by the end of the scheme you will have progressed to become a Deputy Store Manager and a retail leader of the future.

What skills will you develop?
The stretching scheme will develop your leadership and coaching skills, and provide exposure to all areas of the retail operation. This will ensure that by the end of the scheme you will have progressed to become a Deputy Store Manager and a retail leader of the future.

What are the benefits?

• £23k starting salary with excellent salary progression,
• 22 days’ holiday
• 10 % bonus (discretionary)
• gym membership/subsidy
• pension scheme (with company contribution)
• season ticket loan
• share options
• subsidised restaurant

Location: The retail graduate scheme is based at our central London Store Support Centre which also include a 3-6 month store-based retail placement. Retail opportunities available nationwide.

How to apply
Once you have a feel for the business and which opportunity is right for you, you can begin your application. The online application process was voted as one of the best online recruitment systems by students.

Our selection process enables us to identify the right people to join the business, but it also enables you to decide if Sainsbury's is right for you.
Click the apply button below to start our web application process or to find out more.

Deadline for applications: 31st December