Operations Trading Manager - Coles Supermarkets - Lutwyche

Coles Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount program

Recognition platform mythanks

Learning & development

Novated car leasing

Coles share plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Coles Group in Lutwyche, Brisbane, is seeking an Operations Trading Manager to lead the online team, customer service and store inventory. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive profitability and ensure smooth day-to-day operations across channels.

You’ll influence processes, manage budgets, and foster a one-team culture that prioritises safety and customer satisfaction. A seasoned retail professional with strong leadership is ideal.

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams and driving store performance.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee online team, customer service team, inventory and office in charge activities.
• Drive profitability and ensure smooth day-to-day operations across channels.

Skills

Leadership

Retail operations

Inventory management

Customer service

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Operations Trading Manager - Coles Supermarkets - Lutwyche

From small everyday moments among the team to larger-scale changes unique to a business like ours, as a Leader, you’ll see the impact of your work connecting to customers and the communities we serve. Whether you’re in a store, distribution centre, manufacturing site or on the road, you’ll play an important part in how we achieve our purpose of helping Australians eat and live better every day.

About the Role

Reporting to the Store Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of our online team, customer service team, inventory, and office in charge activities.

You’ll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional customer service and profitability of your store and a highly experienced retail professional, accountable for your store’s inventory processes and financial management activities.

About you and your skills

• To be proactive in driving continuous improvement of process and procedures
• Able to influence and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• To be customer obsessed and continually seek to better understand our diverse customers
• To promote 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.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job‑specific training.
• 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.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email [e-mail]