Cash'nCarry Supervisor

Who we are

Trents are a significant player in the South Island foodservice and retail convenience markets.  We have branches and teams across the South Island looking after regional and national customers. We pride ourselves on our wide range of quality products, great team, dynamic culture and commitment to excellent customer service.

 

We are part of Foodstuffs South Island, our 100% kiwi-owned and operated cooperative that supports the brands that we all know and love - PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh and On the Spot - as well as our Trents customers.

 

Our purpose is to ‘bring more to the table’ and our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion and expertise to make Trents and Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. 

About the role:

This is an exciting time for the Trents team as we transition to a standalone wholesale business. Our expanding distribution and Cash’nCarry teams are focused on delivering excellence to our network of national and regional customers across the city and throughout Otago.      

 

We have an opportunity for an experienced wholesale/retail team player to oversee the day to day operations of our Cash’nCarry team.  This team is the face of the Trents business for many of our local wholesale customers and this role is key in ensuring we meet our commitment to service excellence.  

 

This position reports to the Branch Manager and works closely with the wider site management team, as well as the Trents Sales and Distribution teams across the South Island. 

 

Responsibilities include:

 

•    Supervising and working alongside the team to ensure we provide high level service and knowledgeable support to our customers  
•    Ensuring checkout operations are timely, accurate and completed in line with SOP
•    Conducting sales, customer service and skills training for new and existing team members 
•    Ensuring the team work within the appropriate Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements 
•    Proactively working with and supporting the other site supervisors 

What you’ll bring:

•    Experience in retail or wholesale sales 
•    Proven customer service experience and the ability to think on your feet to offer solutions
•    Experience in supervising and training others 
•    Proven communication and interpersonal skills
•    High level accuracy and attention to detail
•    A good level of physical fitness and the ability to complete regular lifting 
•    A working knowledge of operational Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements would be an advantage although training will be provided 

What we offer:

•    Ongoing training and development
•    An excellent work environment with a competitive remuneration package, including medical insurance (after a qualifying period)
•    Discounted purchasing at Trents and other merchants

We are an alcohol and drug free workplace. Pre-employment checks include drug & alcohol testing and a health assessment.

How to Apply

Ready to take on the challenge? We'd love to hear from you – Apply Now! 

If you have any questions, please contact our recruitment team at centralrecruitment@foodstuffs-si.co.nz.