We're Hiring! – retail manager Wanted
Location: Auckland
Positions Available: 10
Hourly Rate: $27–$35
Working Hours: 30–60 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent Agreement, Full-Time
Job Requirements:
Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supermarket industry
Education: no qualification required but must have work experience
Key Responsibilities
1. Full Operational Management
Manage and control all daily store operations across grocery, fresh food and checkout departments
Establish operational policies and procedures
Monitor overall store efficiency and implement improvements
Exercise independent decision-making authority in daily operations
2. International Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Lead sourcing and procurement of goods from overseas suppliers, including China
Negotiate supplier contracts and pricing agreements
Coordinate international logistics and import documentation
Manage product margins and landed cost analysis
Adjust product mix based on sales performance and market demand
3. Financial Management & Commercial Performance
Develop and monitor store budgets
Analyse profit and loss reports
Monitor sales targets and gross margins
Control operating costs and labour expenditure
Authorise purchasing and expenditure within delegated limits
4. Staff Management & Organisational Leadership
Lead recruitment and selection processes
Develop workforce planning strategies
Conduct performance reviews
Approve and manage staffing structures
Handle disciplinary and employment matters
5. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with NZ Food Safety and MPI import regulations
Oversee health and safety compliance
Ensure compliance with employment and trading regulations
6. Strategic Business Development
Develop marketing and promotional strategies
Analyse market trends within the Asian retail sector
Support long-term business expansion initiatives
Provide operational reports directly to the Company Director
If you feel like this job is right for you, please submit your CV with a cover letter by clicking "APPLY" now.
Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in New Zealand. Applicants for this position should be NZ citizens or NZ resident visa holders.
We may ask you to provide a reference check as well as confirming you do not have a criminal record in the past.
Employer Questions
Your application will include the following question(s):
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Are you a New Zealand citizen or a Resident Visa holder?
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Do you require a Work visa?