Store Manager in Training

Drake Supermarkets Pty Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount 10%

Family discount 10%

Onboarding & career progression

Company funded retail qualifications

Vehicle leasing opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Health insurance

Job summary

Drakes Rochedale is seeking a motivated, hands-on Store Manager-in-Training to learn every facet of supermarket operations, from stock control to people management. You will progress into a senior management role after completing the program, reporting to the Store Manager and leading a high-performing team in a busy Brisbane retail environment.

We value initiative, strong communication, and a customer-first approach, with on-the-job training, extensive onboarding, and clear career progression

Qualifications

• 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 hands-on approach.
• Unparalleled commitment to customer service.
• Excellent communication with management, team members, customers and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills.
• Commitment to work health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage store operations under Store Manager guidance.
• Rostering and scheduling of team members.
• Place and manage orders; oversee stock takes.
• Monitor KPIs and drive performance.
• Coach, train and performance manage team members.

Skills

Grocery retail knowledge

Team leadership

Roster management

Cost control

Merchandising

Customer service

Communication

Leadership & delegation

Staff development

WHS awareness

Gross profit understanding

Ordering & stock control

Job description

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:

Over 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 Rochedale store in South Brisbane is currently looking for 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