Store Manager In Training

Exciting Career OpportunityFull on-the-job training and support providedStrong opportunity for career progressionAbout us:Almost 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 storesWide range of corporate benefits including discounted gym memberships, banking, health insurance and much more!In-depth onboarding and career progression opportunitiesCompany funded retail management qualifications and first aid qualificationsVehicle leasing opportunitiesAbout this opportunity:Our Brisbane South-West and Gold Coast stores are currently seeking 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 knowledgeExperience in leading and managing teamsOrdering and cost control expertiseAn excellent understanding of gross profit calculationsAccurate team rosteringPassion and enthusiasm, with a very "hands on" approachUnparalleled commitment to customer serviceExcellent communication skills Ability to liaise with both team members and managementA flair for merchandisingStrong leadership and delegation skillsAbility to coach, train and performance manage team membersCommitment to work health and safety standardsTo succeed within our organisation, applicants must be able to:Display a passion for the grocery retail industryExpress a positive "can do" attitudeProblem solveLead by exampleMotivate a teamCommunicate effectively with management, team members, customers and external stakeholdersIf this sounds like the role for you, click 'Apply Now'!