Department Manager & Leadership Opportunities - Melbourne Eastern Suburbs

Coles; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain is seeking a Retail Leader in Melbourne. You will manage daily department operations, inspire your team, and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate has leadership experience, is customer-focused, and can drive team success. Enjoy perks like discounts, rewards, and paid parental leave.

Benefits

5% team member discount

Recognition rewards

Structured learning pathway

Novated car leases

Employee share plan

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail or managerial role preferred.
• Proven track record in meeting sales targets.
• Skills in coaching and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the daily operations of the department.
• Ensure store presentation and customer engagement.
• Lead and develop team members.

Skills

Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment

Direct leadership experience

Customer obsession

Ability to energise a team

Understanding diverse customers

Focus on safety and compliance

Job description

From small everyday moments to larger-scale changes unique to a business like ours, as a Retail Leader, you’ll really see the difference your work makes every day. Whether you’re in a store, distribution centre, manufacturing site, or on the road, you’re an important part of an Aussie icon at the heart of the nation.

About the role

Reporting to the Store Manager, you’ll have full accountability for the day-to-day running of your department. You’ll take pride in contributing to a store which is exceptionally presented, welcoming and engaging for our customers, team members and community.

Current Opportunities are available in the following stores:

• Eastland
• Mooroolbark
• Blackburn North

We're on the lookout for the following positions:

• Bakery Manager
• Nightfill Manager
• Inventory Manager
• Dry Goods Manager

About you and your skills

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Direct leadership experience as you’ll need to lead, coach and develop your team to meet sales targets, cost control and rostering requirements
• Ability to look ahead, energise your team to deliver with pride
• To keep things simple and inspire customers by making sure Coles’ visual merchandising, safety, compliance and stock management standards are met
• To be customer obsessed and continually seek to better understand our diverse customers
• To drive a one team culture which celebrates success and puts our team members health, safety and wellbeing first

What’s in it for you?

• More cash staying in your pocket: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Structured and long term learning pathway: Comprehensive induction, management and people leadership training provided so you can thrive in this role and whatever is next.
• Novated car leases: Looking for a new car? We provide access to novated leasing for eligible team members.
• Investment in your future: Become a part-owner of the Coles Group. Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.

Let’s keep winning together

If this role sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, start by having a chat with your line manager (you’ll need their endorsement). From there, it’s easy - just submit your application via the Internal careers website.

If it’s not for you, but sounds like one for someone you know, share it with them, and you may be eligible for a $1,500 referral bonus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.