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Fresh Food Specialist

2 months ago

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About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Fresh Food Coach to join our team at Blakemore Retail. As a Fresh Food Coach, you will play a vital role in supporting our Store/Regional Managers in the development of sales and profitability of our fresh departments within our company-owned SPAR stores.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support all areas of fresh development in approximately 20 company-owned stores within your area.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to enhance the product range in conjunction with the Trading department.
  • Effectively launch new products into your stores.
  • Support store relaunches, including staff training, to ensure opening day standards are met.
  • Implement core ranges and monitor adherence.
  • Review and amend departmental layouts to ensure maximum impact, including the use of point-of-sale (POS) systems.
  • Maximize the impact of promotional activity in conjunction with the Trading department.
  • Review equipment and fixtures in existing and acquired stores to ensure they maximize sales potential in conjunction with the Development Department.
  • Monitor sales, gross profit, and waste/override, and take corrective action when necessary in conjunction with Area Managers.
  • Develop, implement, and audit systems to ensure all legal requirements are met.
  • Assist Area/Store Managers in the recruitment of staff to work in the 'Fresh' departments in conjunction with Human Resources.
  • Develop and deliver an in-store training and exam program for Food Service department staff.
  • Ensure staffing levels are sufficient to meet projected sales targets in conjunction with Regional/Store Managers.
  • Maintain relationships between ourselves and Franchise partners to ensure we operate within agreed levels.
  • Respond to email queries in a timely manner.
  • Role model our 'Blakemore Way' leadership values.
  • Identify and develop talent within store departments.
Requirements
  • Understanding of Natasha's Law.
  • Basic IT skills.
  • Good standard of numeracy and literacy.
  • Food service experience, including Franchise partners.
  • Experience in Food Safety training.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Flexible.
  • Results-driven.
  • Full UK driving license.
What's in it for you?

You will play a vital role in our business and have a significant impact on our success. As a result, you will receive excellent training, support, and continued development, as well as a competitive salary and superb benefits package.

  • Salary of up to £28,000 per annum, plus bonus opportunity.
  • Use of a company car, mobile phone, and tablet/laptop.
  • 26 days' holiday per year (increasing after 3 years) + 8 bank holidays in lieu as per working rota.
  • Additional payments for working on certain holidays.
  • Maternity and Paternity pay.
  • Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture.
  • Outstanding training and development opportunities.
  • Gain hands-on experience in a high-volume, fast-paced convenience store.
  • Proactive promotion of internal candidates.
  • Flexible working hours.
Benefits Package

We offer an excellent benefits package, including:

  • Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay'.
  • 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal.
  • 12.5% staff discount on fresh items and 10% staff discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (excluding Alcohol & Cigarettes).
  • Access to our colleague benefits scheme, which offers a wide range of high-street retail, holiday, and leisure discounts.
  • Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counseling, legal, and financial advice.
  • Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme.
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • NEST pension scheme.
  • Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme.
  • Long Service Awards (e.g., 25 years' service is £500 in vouchers and extra 4 weeks paid leave).