Produce Assistant Manager
To assist also in maximizing sales and achieving specified profit margins whilst managing expenses, stock levels.
To be successful you must have a passion for providing excellent customer service. Be a detail minded self-starter, be able to multi-task/prioritize and have the ability to follow through in a timely manner.
This position would suit someone who has ambition to perform at a high level, brings knowledge and ideas, whilst adding to the existing culture in our store and aligning with our store values. You will be a role model for others to follow, displaying high presentation standards, honesty and an excellent work ethic.
New World Matamata is a 100% Kiwi-owned and operated store under Foodstuffs North Island. We are offering competitive rates reflective of qualifications and current skill level, 10% staff discount and career progression opportunities for the right candidate in a fun and challenging environment.New World Matamata is located in a central location of the Upper North Island – with only a short 45 minutes to Mt Maunganui, Rotorua and Hamilton.
Desired qualifications, experience, skills and attributes required for this role are:
- Strong communication skills to effectively engage with team members and customers. Ensuring customer service standards, and quality are met
- Well-developed planning, organizational and time management skills.
- Well-developed relationship builder and problem solver
- Previous relevant Retail Experience at a supervisory or assistant manager level
- Experience in SAP stock management systems (an advantage although we are willing to train the right person)
- Previous ordering experience and product knowledge/ merchandising
- Relevant Business Qualification
- Undertake necessary administrative functions of the role
- Process focused whilst consistently delivering high standards, an eye for detail, innovative and adaptable
- Commitment to good Health & Safety and Food Safety practices
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Strong communication (verbal and written)
- Good basic math skills
- Healthy and physically fit to work in a fast-paced team
- Reliable team player able to work early starts and/or late finishes with flexibility to work non rostered days as required
Please note we will review applications as they are received. Applicants for this position must hold NZ citizenship/residency or the legal right to work in New Zealand.