2IC/Manager In Training

Earth Markets; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market remuneration package

Mentorship & development

Career progression potential

Job summary

Qualifications

• Experience managing a retail store.
• Experience using POS software.
• Experience in customer service.
• Experience in retail management roles.
• Experience in people management.
• Experience as Fruit and Vegetable Manager.
• Experience as Fresh Food Supervisor.
• Forklift licences may be required or advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with exceptional customer service to ensure a delightful shopping experience.
• Manage the Store Team during busy periods and resolve staff and customer issues as they arise.
• Create captivating displays highlighting fresh fruit, vegetables, deli and grocery products.
• Maintain and adjust pricing and signage using analytical merchandising skills to increase sales and minimise waste.
• Cultivate a safe, clean, and organised store environment for customers and team members.
• Assist and delegate the preparation of produce for sale and restock the shop floor.
• Contribute to smooth store operations, goals and objectives.
• Adapt swiftly to a dynamic, fast-moving business driven by product availability and market trends.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

People management

Fresh produce knowledge

Job description

Earth Markets is a leading fresh produce chain of stores within South East Queensland, with over 25 years of experience serving an extensive range of high-quality fresh fruit, vegetables & groceries sourced from local farmers & growers. Our diverse workforce of more than 160 employees spans a 70-year age range, and many have worked for Earth Markets for over five years!

Our already six-strong store network is expanding, so we seek a seasoned professional in the fresh food sector to work alongside our existing Earth Markets Store Leaders and contribute to our group's continued growth and success.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Leading by example by providing exceptional customer service, ensuring customers have a delightful shopping experience.

Manage the Store Team during critical trade periods, maintain the store's appearance, and resolve staff and customer issues as they arise.

Showcasing your creative flair by creating captivating displays highlighting our fresh fruit, vegetables, deli and grocery products.

Maintain and adjust accurate pricing and signage, using analytical and merchandising skills to increase sales and minimise waste.

Cultivating a safe, clean, and organised environment where customers and team members thrive.

Assisting and delegating the preparation of produce for sale and replenishment of the shop floor.

Meaningfully contribute to the store's smooth operations, goals and objectives.

Adapt swiftly to a dynamic, fast-moving business driven by product availability and market trends.

Benefits:

Above-market and industry-leading remuneration package that includes holiday and sick pay.

On-the-job mentorship, learning & development from your Store Leader and the Earth Markets Senior Leadership Team.

Possible career progression to a Store Leader as our Group grows its footprint.

We'd love to hear from you if you're ready to join the Earth Markets family and take that next exciting step in your career.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following forklift licences do you have?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have experience using point of sale (POS) software?
• How many years of retail management experience do you have?
• Do you have customer service experience?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Fruit and Vegetable Manager?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Fresh Food Supervisor?