Trainee Manager – Retail Store (Full‑Time)

About the role

This full‑time Trainee Manager position supports the store management team while providing hands‑on experience across all store departments. You will develop a deep understanding of grocery retail operations and contribute to delivering the Centra brand promise.

Key responsibilities

• Live the Centra brand values of being Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community‑Based.
• Set, monitor and achieve sales, gross profit, net margin, waste and other KPI targets alongside the Store Manager.
• Participate actively in training, development initiatives and performance assessments.
• Merchandise and present the store to the highest standard, following planograms and visual guidelines.
• Implement planograms, ensure correct product range, and manage ordering, deliveries, stock rotation and control procedures.
• Oversee assigned departments, handling cash/till balancing and fresh‑food sections where applicable.
• Embrace new initiatives and continuously improve ways of working.

Required profile

• Approximately 1 year of retail experience (desirable).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience with cash/till balancing and fresh‑food handling (desirable).
• Excellent communication and delegation abilities.
• Highly driven, strong work ethic, commercial awareness and brand passion.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced grocery environment.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word