Assistant Store Manager

Exciting Opportunity for an Assistant Store Manager!

Are you passionate about fresh food and exceptional customer service? Can you lead in a dynamic environment where your skills and dedication are recognised and rewarded? Are you looking for career advancement opportunities and stable employment with a long-term business? If so, we want you to join our growing family at Earth Markets and help manage our flagship store!

About Us: Earth Markets is more than just a fresh food retail business - we are a community of passionate individuals dedicated to providing top-quality products, unbeatable service, and incredible customer value. We pride ourselves on being a small Australian business making a significant impact. We are committed to supporting local growers and farmers and have a reputation for offering the highest quality produce at the best value across SE QLD. Our diverse workforce of over 120 employees spans a 70-year age range, and many of our employees have worked for Earth Markets for over five years!

Why Join Us?

• Exciting Growth Opportunities: We seek experienced managers and leaders with fresh food and produce experience. With our expanding business, you have opportunities to progress with us as we grow. 
   
• Refine your Fresh Food expertise: We delight our customers by creating stunning displays showcasing our premium produce, purchased locally by a team with extensive knowledge of seasonal and local trends.
   
• Empower and Inspire: Our Team foster a positive and collaborative workplace environment, allowing you to learn, grow and be supported throughout your journey with us.
   
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a secure full-time salary, staff discounts on all products, and the chance to work alongside and lead a fantastic team that values your contributions.
   

Key Responsibilities may include:

• Leading by example by providing exceptional customer service, ensuring customers have a delightful shopping experience.
   
• Manage the Store Team through critical trade periods, maintain the store's appearance and solve staff and customer issues if they arise.
   
• Showcasing your creative flair by creating captivating displays highlighting our fresh fruit, vegetables, deli and grocery products.
   
• Maintain and adjust accurate pricing and signage, using analytical and merchandising skills to increase sales and minimise waste.
   
• Cultivating a safe, clean, and organised environment where customers and team members thrive.
   
• Assisting and delegating the preparation of produce for sale and replenishment of the shop floor.
   
• Meaningfully contribute to the store's smooth operations, goals and objectives. 
   
• Adapt swiftly to a dynamic, fast-moving business driven by product availability and market trends.
   

Skills We're Looking For:
 

• Previous experience in fresh food and retail and customer service is highly regarded 
   
• A willingness to develop an understanding of seasonal and local produce trends and merchandising of our goods.
   
• Common sense approach to task prioritisation and problem-solving.
   
• Respectful and friendly communication skills with both fellow team members and customers.
   
• Flexibility in availability – our store operates seven days a week, and your dynamic energy is needed to keep things running smoothly.

How to Apply:

Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? 

Let your passion for fresh food, outstanding service, and positive attitude shine through in your application!

All fresh food experienced applicants will be considered.