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Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom AF Blakemore - Retail Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Fresh Food Coach to join our team at AF Blakemore - Retail. As a key member of our Blakemore Retail division, you will be responsible for 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 circa 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 to include staff training and 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 POS).
  • Maximise the impact of promotional activity (in conjunction with the Trading department).
  • Review equipment/fixtures in existing and acquired stores to ensure it maximises sales potential (in conjunction with the Development Department).
  • Monitor sales, GP, 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 programme 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 are operating within our agreed levels.
  • Timely responses to email queries.
  • 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 We Offer
  • A competitive salary of up to £28,000 per annum, plus bonus opportunity.
  • Use of 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.
  • Maternity and Paternity pay.
  • Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture.
  • Outstanding Training and Development.
  • Gain hands-on experience in a high-volume, fast-paced convenience store.
  • Proactive promotion of internal candidates.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • 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 and Cigarettes).
    • Access to our colleague benefits scheme, which offers a wide range of high-street retail, holiday, and leisure discounts.
    • Wellbeing support, including access to emotional support, counselling, 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).