Fresh Merchandising Leader | Visual Excellence & Team Coach

Woolworths Group; Dargaville; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discounts

Sonder support program

Global career opportunities

Job summary

Woolworths Group in New Zealand seeks a Merchandise team lead to own Fresh, drive in-store visual merchandising, and ensure quality across displays. You will uphold policies, train staff, and collaborate on campaigns, with weekend shifts and flexible leadership responsibilities.

Join a large, diverse retailer impacting three million Kiwis weekly, offering growth opportunities and a supportive culture. This role focuses on maintaining fresh standards and brand integrity across stores.

Qualifications

• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to tackle complex issues.
• Collaborative partnerships across teams and stakeholders.
• Effective team leadership including delegation, coaching, and motivation.
• Exceptional communication of tasks, timelines and standards.
• Data-driven decision making and accountability in operations.
• Availability for four weekend shifts (one Saturday and one Sunday per month) and one evening weekly.

Responsibilities

• Champion Freshness & Quality: conduct walks/audits to ensure high standards for fresh products.
• Drive Visual Merchandising Excellence: oversee planogram accuracy, cleanliness, stock loss, markdowns, and campaign alignment.
• Promote Brand & Team Advocacy: empower team as food ambassadors for Own Brand products.
• Optimize Operations & Resolve Issues: identify improvements, health checks, and ensure efficient performance.
• Provide Leadership & Foster Collaboration: serve as Acting Store Manager on shifts and support team initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Team leadership

Communication

Data-driven

Weekend availability

Job description

Woolworths Group in New Zealand seeks a Merchandise team lead to own Fresh, drive in-store visual merchandising, and ensure quality across displays. You will uphold policies, train staff, and collaborate on campaigns, with weekend shifts and flexible leadership responsibilities.

Join a large, diverse retailer impacting three million Kiwis weekly, offering growth opportunities and a supportive culture. This role focuses on maintaining fresh standards and brand integrity across stores.