Main purpose of the role: Support the management team in all aspects of the operation of the store while gaining detailed experience in individual departments throughout the store.
Ideal Candidate
* 1 year experience in the retail industry is desirable
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
* Experience balancing cash/tills is desirable
* Experience with fresh food
* Highly driven with a strong work ethic
* Commerciality and brand awareness
* Passion for grocery retail
* Thrive in a fast‑paced working environment
Main Duties
* Actively live Centra brand-values (Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based)
* Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager
* Actively participate in all training and development initiatives, and performance assessments
* Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines
* Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store
* Gain competence with all aspects of supply procedures: ordering, delivery procedures, stock rotation and control procedures
* Manage such departments as are assigned to you
* Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working
About the locality: The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in Musgrave branded grocery retailers (Daybreak/Centra/Supervalu) and a keen attention for detail when it comes to the fresh food offering and general store activities.
Qualifications
* 2 years experience in a Daybreak/Supervalu/Centra and familiarity is necessary
* Experience with ambient and chill ordering for high footfall store
* PA promotional planning, ordering and on‑site execution
* Working with central billing reps to extract best deals, contributing to and growing margin targets
* Staff management, training and encouragement; a team leader who can encourage positivity while offering constructive feedback when needed; upskilling existing staff and working efficiently to seize the day
* Deli experience is a plus, but not necessary
* Flexibility with working hours (weekend and evening business)
Other Responsibilities / Nice to Haves
* Actively live Centra brand-values (Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based)
* Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store
* Merchandise and present the store to the highest standard
* Approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and fosters a positive attitude and atmosphere in the workplace
* Ability to develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment
* Support Store Manager in the development and training of the team and in ensuring the smooth running of the store
* Manage employee performance, giving regular feedback, recognition and encouragement
* Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policies
* Understand achieving margins in all departments
* Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working
Don't have everything listed? This is a trainee position of course, so we still want to hear from you! Apply now and let’s have a chat!
Job Type: Full‑time
Please note that the start and finish times stated are only an approximate.
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