Main purpose of the role:
To ensure the Fruit and Veg Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and customer service.
The ideal candidate will have/be:
* Minimum 1 years` experience as a Sales Assistant with experience in Fresh Food Departments and ordering
* Excellent communication skills
* Have a true passion for the food industry and as such be creative and innovative with the fresh offering
* The ability to inspire, lead and motivate employees
* The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi task under pressure Main duties:
* Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e.
Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative - Achieve sales targets and margins as agreed with the store manager - Adhere to weekly stocktaking procedures - Ensure purchasing of stock is carried out in accordance with procedures and control of stock rotation, so that the quality and freshness of the goods is of the highest order; - Participate in quality review meetings and ensure actions resulting from same are carried out - Minimise waste and shrink in the department - Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times - Bring new ideas to the department through regular research and benchmarking against competitors - Deal with all customer queries and efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy - Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working