Department Manager

COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail chain in Singapore is seeking a candidate to oversee sales and profitability in their department. Key responsibilities include managing inventory, planning sales, and training team members. Candidates must be comfortable with a rotating 6-day schedule and able to stand for long hours while interacting with customers. Relevant experience in the Retail or F&B industry is a plus. The company offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Retail or F&B industry is an advantage.
• Comfortable working on a rotating 6-day schedule.
• Ability to lift 10-15 kg products.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales and profitability of the department.
• Manage inventory levels and stock holding days.
• Plan and manage sales for promotional items.
• Train and develop team members through On-The-Job training.
• Maintain high standards of display and hygiene.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer interaction

Inventory management

Training and development

Job description

About us

Cold Storage and Giant are two of Singapore’s most established retail brands, each with a distinct heritage and customer following.

Cold Storage began its journey in 1903 as a business specialising in the storage and distribution of frozen and perishable goods. In 1905, it opened its first retail space on Orchard Road, offering imported frozen meats, poultry, and dairy products. Today, it serves customers across Singapore through its network of stores under the Cold Storage, CS Fresh, CS Gold, and Jason’s Deli banners, offering a curated selection of fresh produce, meat and seafood, daily essentials, gourmet, and international products.

First established in Singapore in 2000 with its inaugural hypermarket at IMM, Giant has since grown into a mass‑market grocery retailer with more than 35 stores island‑wide. Its mission is to deliver everyday value, providing a wide range of fresh produce, groceries, and household essentials at competitive prices — all within a convenient and affordable shopping environment.

The Role

• Oversee sales and profitability of department to meet budget and stretch targets set by sharing goals with team members
• Empowered to manage inventory levels and stock holding days by observing good ordering practice for availability of products to optimise sales
• Plan and manage sales especially for promotional items
• Proper planning on weekly roster and SPLH in accordance to weekly requirements based on the promotional/seasonal calendar to optimise team member deployment and control salary costs
• Train and develop team members by providing On-The-Job training and involving them in special assignments and training programmes
• Consistently maintain high standards in shelf ticketing, display, housekeeping, hygiene, stock rotation, replenishment and service to provide customers with a conducive shopping environment
• Any other adhoc duties as per assigned

About You

• Comfortable to work on a 6 days’ week schedule with rotating shifts (including weekends and public holidays)
• Willing to stand for long hours and enjoy interacting with customers
• Able to carry 10-15 kg products
• Relevant experience in Retail/F&B industry will be an added advantage

Working Locations : Islandwide