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At Metcash youre part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart without missing out on the big business support.
Being part of something bigger means youre part of a strong purpose where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself grow your career thrive your way and make your mark. And youll be part of our high performing team where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.
About the Opportunity
As the Branch Manager of our Cairns store you will be responsible for leading our team on a journey of growth. Your primary role will be to manage the Campbells Wholesale branch ensuring that it achieves its sales and contribution targets as per the branch budget. This position is accountable for the profitable operation of the branch maintaining high customer service standards for our high-volume delivery service.
You will lead a diverse team and collaborate with different departments to continuously improve operations. Additionally you will be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of customers team members and contractors. With our supportive community behind you you will have all the necessary tools to make a meaningful impact on the future of independent retail.
In this Role
Achieve sales to budget and meet financial targets.
Lead and manage a dynamic team in a 6 day/ week business.
Manage operating costs.
Control inventory with stock holding & Aged stock targets.
Manage operational standards.
Grow and manage customer base providing excellent customer service.
Maintain open lines of communication.
Work within and encourage a safe and secure work environment.
Ensure delivery in full and on time to our customers.
Youre Likely a Match If
Experience in a similar role with excellent knowledge of wholesale / retail operations within grocery Confectionery or Hospitality (Foodservice & Liquor) industry.
Excellent customer service skills.
Possesses leadership communication and motivational skills and techniques.
Advanced understanding of Safety Health & Environment HACCP COR and EEO policies procedures and legislations.
Excellent negotiation skills with relevance to supplier deals and customers.
High organisational skills.
Negotiation and influencing skills.
Warehouse and Transport experience including knowledge of supply chain process EA and Union knowledge as well as knowledge of 3PL and 4PL transport providers.
Life at Metcash
Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!
Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.
Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.
An abundance of learning development and career growth opportunities.
12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.
Proudly awarded Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion.
Recognised as 45th in the global Equileap Top 100 for initiatives on gender equity.
A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022- 2023
Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.
Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app Our Local.
About Us
Metcash is Australias leading wholesale distribution company with revenue 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. Were also an ASX top 100 listed company.
We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable independent family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the Best Store in Their Town by providing merchandising operational and marketing support across our food liquor and hardware pillars.
Were dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger a company that actively promotes diversity champions charitable causes and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs please dont hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Join us and be part of something bigger!
Required Experience:
Manager
Full Time