Main purpose of the role:
To ensure the Fruit and Veg Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times, providing our customers with excellent quality products and customer service.
The ideal candidate will have/be:
* Minimum 1 year of experience as a Sales Assistant with experience in Fresh Food Departments and ordering
* A true passion for the food industry and be creative and innovative with the fresh offering
* The ability to inspire, lead and motivate employees
* The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task under pressure
Main duties:
* Live SuperValu brand values: Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative, and Imaginative
* Achieve sales targets and margins as agreed with the store manager
* Adhere to weekly stocktaking procedures
* Purchase stock according to procedures, ensuring high-quality and freshness
* Participate in quality review meetings, implementing actions from these meetings
* Minimise waste and shrink in the department
* Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times
* Bring new ideas to the department through regular research and benchmarking against competitors
* Deal with customer queries efficiently, professionally, and consistently with store policy
* Engage with new initiatives and adapt to new ways of working