Grocery Manager

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New World Ashburton seeks a motivated, hands-on Grocery Manager for a 12 month fixed term maternity cover, 45 hours a week onsite. You’ll oversee Grocery, Liquor, Dairy and Frozen, lead a team and drive performance, stock control, merchandising and customer experience. The ideal candidate has supermarket or retail management experience, strong leadership and communication, good organisation, a proactive hands-on approach, and planning and analytics, thriving in a fast paced environment, sustaining culture. A forklift licence with F Endorsement or a NZ driver licence with endorsement is required. Apply online and tailor your application to show leadership; note the right to work in NZ; applications reviewed as received and may close early.

Grocery Manager - New World Ashburton

Full Time - Fixed Term

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Grocery Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.

Working 45 hours per week, this pivotal leadership position is responsible for managing the store's Dry Goods departments, including Grocery, Liquor, Dairy, Frozen, and Online. 

Leading a large team, you will be accountable for departmental performance, stock management, merchandising standards, customer satisfaction, and achieving sales and profitability targets. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a busy and successful supermarket operation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous supermarket or retail management experience
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on leading by example
• Strong planning, stock management, and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to drive performance while maintaining a positive team culture
• A commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences
• A current forklift licence with F Endorsement, or a Full New Zealand Driver Licence with the ability to obtain the required endorsement.

What’s in it for You?

This is a great opportunity to join a successful, community-focused supermarket and lead some of our key departments. You'll be part of a supportive leadership team and have the opportunity to make a real impact on store performance and team development.

While this is a fixed-term position, there may be opportunities for ongoing employment within our business for the right candidate.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

APPLY ONLINE and take the next step in your retail leadership career with us!

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.