Department Managers in Training - Adelaide Hills & Murraylands

About us:

Roger Drake purchased his first supermarket in 1974, and today Drakes is the largest independent grocery retailer in Australia employing over 6,000 team members. Growing from one store to more than 60 stores across South Australia and Queensland, Drakes has retained the same values since day one.

Our mission at Drakes is to provide our customers with exceptional service, value for money, a great range and an outstanding shopping experience. To achieve this, we acknowledge that our customers are the most important people in our business.

About the opportunity:

We have a range of exciting management opportunities available across our Aston Hills, Mount Barker and Murray Bridge stores. Whether you're looking to step into leadership or take the next step in your retail career, you'll work alongside experienced leaders to develop your skills in team leadership, customer service, stock management, merchandising, rostering and day-to-day store operations. We offer above-award rates, ongoing training and development, and genuine opportunities for career progression within one of Australia's largest independent supermarket groups.

What we offer you:

Become a valuable part of highly supportive diverse work culture, with more than 5,500 team members nationally,



we’re committed to creating an inspiring workplace at Drakes, which supports the development of great people.

- 10% staff and family discount across all Drakes stores

- Wide range of corporate benefits including discounted gym memberships, banking, health insurance and much more!

- In-depth onboarding and career progression opportunities

- Company funded retail management qualifications and first aid qualifications

- Vehicle leasing opportunities

Working as a part of an enthusiastic team, in a highly competitive supermarket environment, applicants will be expected to demonstrate:

- Supermarket retail knowledge is preferred, but not essential

- Ability to lead and manage a team

- Passion and enthusiasm, with a very "hands on" approach

- Unparalleled commitment to customer service

- Excellent communication skills

- Ability to liaise with both team members and management

- A flair for merchandising

- Strong leadership and delegation skills

- Ability to coach, train and performance manage teams

- Commitment to work health and safety standard

- Accurate rostering and ordering experience will be an advantage

If you are excited about the chance to join our team and expand your retail career with Australia's largest independent grocery retailer, we encourage you to apply now!

📌 Department Managers in Training (Mount Barker)
🏢 Drakes Supermarkets
📍 Mount Barker