Store Manager In Training

Exciting Career Opportunity

• Attractive salary package and 10% company discount
• Full on the job training provided
• Excellent opportunity for career advancement 

Drakes Supermarkets is a Retail industry success story. A family owned and operated private company, we are Australia's largest independently-owned supermarket chain. Due to our unprecedented growth, we currently have an exciting opportunity available within the Gladstone Area. 

Based out of either our Sun Valley or Calliope stores, you will be given the skills and knowledge required to learn the effective operations of a supermarket, with the intension to progress you into a senior management position upon completing the training program. 

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 stores
• Wide range of corporate benefits including discounted gym memberships, banking, health insurance and much more!
• In-depth onboarding and career progression opportunities
• Company funded retail management qualifications and first aid qualifications
• Vehicle leasing opportunities

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 knowledge
• Experience in leading and managing team members
• Ability to generate orders and cost control
• An understanding of gross profit calculations
• Passion and enthusiasm, with a very "hands on" approach
• Unparalleled commitment to customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to liaise with both team members and management
• A flair for merchandising
• Strong leadership and delegation skills
• Ability to coach, train and performance manage team members
• Commitment to work health and safety standards

To succeed within our organisation, applicants must be able to:

• Display a passion for the grocery retail industry
• Express a positive "can do" attitude
• Problem solve
• Lead by example
• Motivate a team
• Communicate effectively with management, team members, customers and external stakeholders