SPAR Australia - https://www.spar.com.au is a prominent supermarket distributor within the retail / FMCG industry located in Acacia Ridge. They have experienced growth and are embarking on a new direction as they have moved into a state-of-the-art new warehouse and office and are strategically looking at the next 5-10 years. So this is an exciting time to join!

Join SPAR Australia as a Customer Service officer!

We are now seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Customer Services Officer to join the team in the supermarket industry. This role provides customer and retailer support across a broad range of service, administrative and operational activities, with a key focus on managing enquiries, resolving complaints and claims, coordinating service issues, and ensuring matters are followed through to resolution.

Working closely with internal teams, retailers, and customers, the Customer Services Officer will help ensure a high standard of service delivery while supporting order coordination, reporting, retailer engagement, outbound communications, and the maintenance of manuals and training materials.

This position requires strong communication and organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage high volumes of enquiries and competing priorities while maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach.

The position is based at the Brisbane Head Office in Acacia Ridge and reports to the Retail Services Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage internal and external customer and retailer enquiries, ensuring timely and professional responses

· Investigate customer complaints and claims, coordinate corrective actions, and follow issues through to resolution

· Maintain and report on service issues,



claims data, and customer service metrics using Navision and related systems

· Collaborate with internal teams to resolve service issues, improve processes, and support service objectives

· Maintain accurate records of customer, uniform, and export orders; liaise with the rebuying team on stock availability and ETAs

· Support dispatch and sales teams with order tracking, sales quotas, and transport-related issues

· Manage high-volume email inboxes and ensure follow-up actions are completed

· Conduct outbound calls using scripted messaging to promote seasonal offers, trade shows, regional meetings, and services

· Update, collate, and promote in-house manuals and training materials to support customer knowledge and compliance

Desired Qualifications & Skills:

· Robust interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with retailers

· Previous experience in an administrative or customer service role

· Highly organised with excellent time management and multitasking abilities

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with CRM or ERP systems (Navision desirable)

· Strong attention to detail with a proactive problem-solving approach

· Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team





· Experience within the supermarket or retail industry is highly regarded

If you are passionate about delivering excellent service and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role with SPAR Australia, we encourage you to apply now! Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here.

More information about SPAR Australia: ​

SPAR supplies grocery products, marketing and retail support services to approximately 300 independent retail supermarkets including the SPAR and 5 STAR banner groups located in Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory and Pacific Island areas and is one of only two major suppliers to independent supermarket operators on the Eastern Seaboard of Australia. SPAR operates a large distribution centre of some 13,400sqm from premises located at Acacia Ridge on the southern side of Brisbane which carries approximately 7,500 dry grocery lines with a further 1,500 frozen/chilled product lines.

The Distribution

Centre is technology enabled, utilising the latest ERP computer platform linked via warehouse management systems and RF technology.

Approximately 13.5 million shoppers pass through the doors of SPAR stores in the World each day and SPAR Australia is one of the fastest growing retail groups in Australia with store number growth rising from 25 stores in 2006 to 75 stores in 2008 and over 150 stores under the SPAR Australia brand in 2018. If you're interested then please send your resume via SEEK. For more information please contact Robbert Sindorf for a confidential discussion.

📌 Customer Service Officer - Retail (Brisbane)
🏢 Sindorf Marsh
📍 Brisbane