Assistant Store Manager

Fairleys IGA is a market leading independent grocer. We have a strong focus on delivering an exceptional experience to our customers in range, quality, service and competitive pricing. We are seeking to recruit an experienced assistant store manager to join our team in Shepparton.

• Permanent – Full time position with rotational weekend work (Every 2nd Saturday, one late night and some public holidays)
• Attractive base salary + 12% superannuation
• Competitive 10% staff discount
• Company phone will be provided
• Career growth opportunity
• If applicable, financial assistance in relocation will be provided to the successful candidate.

About the role:

Our store in Shepparton has been an integral part of the community for over a century. It will be your responsibility to implement business processes that ensure the team delivers optimum customer relationships and sustainable financial returns.

Reporting to the store manager, owner, general manager and operations manager you'll have full accountability for the day to day running of the entire store. You'll take pride in ensuring that the store is well stocked and exceptionally presented, as well as welcoming and engaging for our customers.

About you and your skills:

• Willing to provide a current police check
• Extensive background as an assistant manager within the supermarket or retail industry (with a strong focus on fresh foods desirable)
• Previous experience in working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to achieve budgeted Sales, Gross profit and wage targets.
• Problem solving and idea generation for the company.
• Meeting all legislative requirements in regard to compliance/audit standards.
• Ensuring company loss prevention standards & policies at upheld at all times.
• Effectively Managing/leading a Team which includes Departmental Managers.
• Delivering the highest of customer service standards across the entire store.
• Communicating with, support office, suppliers, customers and the team to get results.
• Driving sales & encouraging your team to deliver profitable results.
• The ability to look ahead and energise your team
• Involvement in local community and being the "face" of the company at a local level.
• Recruiting, training, developing and managing performance.
• Recognising and celebrating successes at store level.