Exciting Career Opportunity Attractive remuneration and 10% company discount for you and your family Full on‑the‑job training and support provided Strong opportunity for career progression About us Over 50 years since Roger Drake purchased his first supermarket in 1974, Drakes Supermarkets has now become the largest independent grocery retailer in Australia. While we’ve grown from one store to more than 60 stores across South Australia and Queensland, Drakes Supermarkets has retained the same values since day one. Our mission at Drakes is to provide our customers with exceptional service, value for money, a great range and an outstanding shopping experience. To achieve this, we acknowledge that our customers are the most important people in our business. 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 About this opportunity Our North Brisbane stores (Caboolture, North Lakes, McDowall, Samford) are currently looking for a motivated and hard‑working leader, to be given the skills and knowledge required to learn the effective operations of a supermarket, through our Store Manager in‑training program. Upon the completion of this training program, you will be progressed into a senior management position within the business. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, this successful applicant will be exposed to a variety of different areas within supermarket retail, including people management, rostering, completing orders, stock takes, meeting KPI's + much more! Key expectations Significant grocery and fresh food retail knowledge Experience in leading and managing teams Ordering and cost control expertise An excellent understanding of gross profit calculations Accurate team rostering 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 Success traits 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr