Store Manager in Training

Drakes Supermarkets

Brisbane, QLD
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Exciting Career Opportunity

Attractive remuneration and 10% company discount for you and your family
Full on-the-job training and support provided
Strong opportunity for career progression

About us:Almost 50 years since Roger Drake purchased his first supermarket in 1974, Drakes Supermarkets has now become the largest independent grocery retailer in Australia. While we’ve grown from one store to more than 60 stores across South Australia and Queensland, Drakes Supermarkets has retained the same values since day one.Our mission at Drakes is to provide our customers with exceptional service, value for money, a great range and an outstanding shopping experience. To achieve this, we acknowledge that our customers are the most important people in our business.What we offer you:Become a valuable part of highly supportive diverse work culture, with more than 5,500 team members nationally, we’re committed to creating an inspiring workplace at Drakes, which supports the development of great people.

10% staff and family discount across all Drakes stores
Wide range of corporate benefits including discounted gym memberships, banking, health insurance and much more!
In-depth onboarding and career progression opportunities
Company funded retail management qualifications and first aid qualifications
Vehicle leasing opportunities

About this opportunity:Our Brisbane South-West and Gold Coast stores are currently seeking a motivated and hard working leader, to be given the skills and knowledge required to learn the effective operations of a supermarket, through our Store Manager in-training program.Upon the completion of this training program, you will be progressed into a senior management position within the business.Reporting directly to the Store Manager, this successful applicant will be exposed to a variety of different areas within supermarket retail, including people management, rostering, completing orders, stock takes, meeting KPI's + much more!Working as a part of an enthusiastic team, in a highly competitive supermarket environment, applicants will be expected to demonstrate:

Significant grocery and fresh food retail knowledge
Experience in leading and managing teams
Ordering and cost control expertise
An excellent understanding of gross profit calculations
Accurate team rostering
Passion and enthusiasm, with a very "hands on" approach
Unparalleled commitment to customer service
Excellent communication skills
Ability to liaise with both team members and management
A flair for merchandising
Strong leadership and delegation skills
Ability to coach, train and performance manage team members
Commitment to work health and safety standards

To succeed within our organisation, applicants must be able to:

Display a passion for the grocery retail industry
Express a positive "can do" attitude
Problem solve
Lead by example
Motivate a team
Communicate effectively with management, team members, customers and external stakeholders

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