Kynd Supermart Limited is Hiring: Grocery Manager – Full-Time Role in Cromwell (Otago)

Kynd Supermart Limited is seeking a skilled and motivated Grocery Manager to lead the operations of our grocery department at our busy supermarket in Cromwell. If you have strong leadership, retail management experience, and a passion for delivering excellent customer service, we’d love to hear from you!

Location: Cromwell, Otago
Job Type: Full-time (minimum 30 hours per week)
Wage: $30–$32 per hour (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Leading a team of grocery staff, as our Grocery Manager, you will be responsible for managing the overall performance of the grocery department. This includes overseeing stock levels, sales, staff supervision, and customer service standards while ensuring compliance with company policies and workplace regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage grocery product ranges, ensuring shelves are well-stocked and products meet customer demand

  • Coordinate merchandising and marketing activities to increase sales and customer engagement

  • Monitor stock levels, sales reports, and department budgets to optimise performance

  • Oversee merchandising in line with best practice guidelines, including creating attractive and engaging displays to maximise sales

  • Promote and encourage best practice standards across the grocery department to create a positive shopping experience

  • Oversee purchasing decisions, supplier relationships, pricing, and in-store promotions

  • Provide excellent service to customers, including product advice when needed

  • Maintain accurate records for inventory, ordering, and financial transactions

  • Lead, train, and supervise the grocery team to ensure high performance and service standards

  • Ensure the department complies with food safety, health and safety, and workplace regulations

  • Work closely with senior management to improve processes and achieve store-wide goals

Requirements

  • Experience in FMCG will be preferred

  • Understanding of SAP, an operating system

  • Strong leadership, communication, and multitasking skills

  • Proven experience in retail or grocery management

  • Solid understanding of stock control, financial reporting, and compliance requirements

  • Proactive, reliable, and able to perform in a fast-paced supermarket environment

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