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Store Manager
Accelerator Program

Be accelerated into management

The Store Manager Accelerator Program has been created for high potential candidates to accelerate progression into a Store Manager role with Coles. Through a blended learning experience, the program will offer hands-on practical learning through store placements, shadowing opportunities, self -paced and facilitator-led training, mentoring, coaching and social learning. 
two female Coles team members walking in the supermarket
Two female team members walking down the ailse at Coles supermarket

Who can apply to the program?

Two Coles Store Manager Accelerator Program participants
We are looking for women who have the drive to make a real difference in their local community, and be a great fit for this one-of-a-kind career opportunity.
  • Experience leading a large, high performing team.
  • Experience in a retail environment
  • Be naturally enthusiastic, energetic and at your best when responding at pace. 

Applications for the program reopens in 2025. If you're interested, please fill out the Expression of Interest form, and we’ll reach out when applications open.
Submit your expression of interest

What does the program include?

This six-month development program allows time for participants to understand Coles and the technical elements of a Store Manager role, including key processes, with supported development from day one!
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Peer-to-peer support
A support network consisting of Line Manager, Buddy and the Talent Programs team in addition to having the peer-to-peer support of the other members of the cohort.
Store Manager Accelerator Program participants

Training
Centrally coordinated training and development, including shadowing opportunities from a regional manager and head of store operations, self-paced and facilitator-led training, mentoring and coaching.
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Develop your network
The program gives you the opportunity to experience multiple store settings, build a professional network and credibility with team members.
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Step into store management
As a store manager you will be at the forefront of the business, accountable for all aspects of the store. We rely on our brilliant leaders to help us serve over 21 million customers a week.

Hear from some of the team
Kristy Longford
"This program has given me the confidence in my abilities to lead my team and deliver with pride for our local community."



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 Kristy Longford Store Manager 
Karina
"I’ve managed to make a lot of good networks between a lot of the store managers and department managers in the region. Everyone’s just a phone call away. "

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 Karina SMAP 2022 participant
Jolene
"The program is teaching us to start off at the bottom before we take on the big responsibility and start to run a store and I think that’s what gave me the confidence as well with this program’

The support is incredible!"
 Jolene SMAP 2022 participant

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