Fresh Food Area Manager: Deli

2 weeks ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Spano Holdings Pty Ltd Full time
Fresh Food Area Manager: Deli & Bakery Specialist

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Fresh Food Area Manager: Deli & Bakery Specialist & Operational Support

Location: South East & South West QLD | Gold Coast Based | Multi-Site Retailer

Spano's IGA is a proudly family-owned and operated supermarket group, serving South East and South West Queensland for over 30 years. As an award-winning independent retailer, we're committed to doing things differently — championing our communities, our people, and our passion for retail done right.

We're on a mission to grow — and to offer a genuine alternative to the supermarket duopoly. That's where you come in.

About the Role

The Fresh Food Area Manager: Deli & Bakery Specialist is responsible for the overall management of the Fresh Food (Deli & Bakery) departments including the achievement of budgeted Sales, Gross Profit, Wages and Cost Control, whilst executing and developing buying, marketing and merchandising plans.

You'll have the chance to make a real difference – shaping how we go to market and helping us stand out as a genuine challenger brand in Australian grocery retail.

What You'll Be Doing

Operations & Financial Performance

Achieve and exceed sales budgets and gross profit targets

Drive initiatives to improve GP % and $ across all stores

Ensure operational standards are met and exceeded with a focus on compliance

Deliver on income targets through effective promotional spend and execution

Product Range

Develop and deliver a product range that align with business objectives

Review and evaluate product performance to ensure continuous improvement

Forecast sales performance and optimise promotional calendars to drive results

Manage end-to-end supplier campaigns across all retail touchpoints

Build strong supplier partnerships to deliver effective promotional strategies

Negotiate trading terms and activation initiatives

Identify and execute new opportunities to increase revenue and margin

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate closely with store teams, suppliers, logistics

Understand local store demographics and tailor activity to customer needs

Ensure smooth cross-functional implementation of promotional programs

What You Bring to the Table

3–5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within FMCG or retail

Strong commercial acumen and supplier negotiation experience

Demonstrated success in strategic planning and end-to-end project delivery

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and data-driven decision-making

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all stakeholder levels

Ability to balance structure with flexibility in a fast-moving retail environment

Why Join Spano's IGA?

Be part of a dynamic, values-driven team making a real difference

Work in an environment where local matters – to our team and our customers

Help challenge the duopoly and reshape the future of independent retail

Ready to help us reimagine what local supermarkets can be?
Apply now and bring your expertise to a business where your voice counts.

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