Assistant Manager - 2IC

Private Advertiser; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Supportive management team

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Grocery Manager / Assistant Store Manager (2IC) to lead the grocery department and act as Second in Charge of the store.

You will manage orders, inventory, displays, staff, and day-to-day store operations, stepping in for the Store Manager as required and ensuring high standards of service and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supermarket grocery management or senior retail leadership.
• Current LF forklift licence (forklift ticket).
• Available to work afternoon shifts and at least one weekend day each week.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage store operations independently.
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage grocery ordering, stock levels and product availability.
• Maintain inventory control and minimise out-of-stocks, overstocking and wastage.
• Build promotional displays, end caps and seasonal merchandising areas.
• Ensure shelves are stocked, correctly priced and presented to high standards.
• Coordinate deliveries, stock receiving and storeroom organisation.
• Monitor stock rotation, merchandising standards and promotional execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve grocery sales, profitability and efficiency.
• Organise and supervise grocery replenishment staff.
• Assist the Store Manager in overseeing daily supermarket operations.
• Take full responsibility for running the store when the Store Manager is absent.
• Lead, supervise and coordinate staff across all departments.
• Resolve customer complaints and operational issues professionally.
• Ensure store presentation, stock availability and customer service standards are maintained.
• Support staff training, performance and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety, food safety and company procedures.
• Make operational decisions and respond effectively to unexpected challenges.
• Proven experience in supermarket grocery management or a similar senior retail leadership role.

Skills

Grocery management

Retail leadership

Team supervision

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Customer service

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and hands-on Grocery Manager / Assistant Store Manager (2IC) to join our supermarket management team.

This is a key leadership position combining full responsibility for the grocery department with the role of Second in Charge of the entire supermarket.

The successful candidate must be confident managing grocery operations, leading staff, making decisions and taking responsibility for the smooth running of the store when the Store Manager is absent.

We are looking for someone who leads by example, takes initiative and is not afraid to get involved in the day-to-day work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage grocery ordering, stock levels and product availability.
• Maintain effective inventory control and minimise out-of-stocks, overstocking and wastage.
• Build attractive promotional displays, end caps and seasonal merchandising areas.
• Ensure shelves are stocked, correctly priced and presented to high standards.
• Coordinate deliveries, stock receiving and storeroom organisation.
• Monitor stock rotation, merchandising standards and promotional execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve grocery sales, profitability and efficiency.
• Organise and supervise grocery replenishment staff.
• Assist the Store Manager in overseeing daily supermarket operations.
• Take full responsibility for running the store when the Store Manager is absent.
• Lead, supervise and coordinate staff across all departments.
• Manage afternoon shifts, including store closing procedures.
• Resolve customer complaints and operational issues professionally.
• Ensure store presentation, stock availability and customer service standards are maintained.
• Support staff training, performance and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety, food safety and company procedures.
• Make operational decisions and respond effectively to unexpected challenges.
• Proven experience in supermarket grocery management or a similar senior retail leadership role.
• Current LF forklift licence (forklift ticket) - essential.
• Strong grocery ordering, inventory control and merchandising experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and independently manage supermarket operations.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Reliable, proactive and hands-on approach.
• Must be available to work afternoon shifts and at least one weekend day each week.

What We Offer

• Full-time position within an established supermarket group.
• Genuine leadership responsibility as the store's Second in Charge.
• Supportive management team.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Competitive salary based on experience and capabilities.