Abbotsford Store Manager

Buckerfields Ltd; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Store Manager to lead a knowledgeable team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves managing retail and warehousing operations, ensuring excellent customer service, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a knack for merchandising, and experience in inventory management. With a commitment to sustainability and quality, this company offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about retail and ready to inspire a team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Health and Dental Package

6% Employer Contribution to RRSP

Paid Vacation

Opportunity for Additional Training

Qualifications

• 3-5 years managerial experience in retail/service industry.
• Strong leadership and customer service skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage retail and warehousing operations effectively.
• Achieve sales targets and manage inventory levels.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Merchandising Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management Skills

Decision Making

Education

University Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Counterpoint

Power BI

Job description

Do you have a good working knowledge of pet, garden, farm, feed, and livestock products?

Buckerfields Abbotsford, BC is seeking to hire a Store Manager to lead our fast-paced, growing, knowledgeable team, and effectively manage our ongoing retail and warehousing operations in a safe and healthy manner.

Long before sustainability became headline news, Buckerfields was a pioneer in providing home, garden, and farm products to customers who know that true value is found in quality supplies that benefit our families, our animals, and mother nature. Our staff are happy to share knowledge and help our customers with their latest projects. We’re here to take care of our customers - it just comes naturally to us. If this sounds like you, apply today!

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and opportunity for substantial on-target bonus – ask us for more details!
• Extensive health and dental package after the required waiting period*
• 6% employer contribution to a group RRSP after the required waiting period*
• Paid vacation and stat holidays
• Opportunity for additional training and certification

*Benefits are subject to change at any time, at the sole discretion of the Employer

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the General Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of all retail and warehousing operations at Buckerfields’ Abbotsford Store location. The objective of this position is to organize, direct, and control all operations required in:

• Achieving sales and gross margin targets,
• Managing inventory levels and improving inventory turns, and
• Managing staff and staffing levels.

Consistent with the short-, medium- and long-term goals, objectives, and budgets of the Company as a whole. Provide substitute support for other positions / areas / levels of the store, as required to maintain operations. May be required to travel and provide additional support to other Buckerfields’ locations, from time to time. Other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service and merchandising skills, and ability to understand customer needs and the local customer market.
• Strong ability to effectively lead, coach and inspire a positive team of employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with effectively managing inventory levels / turns, inventory purchasing and inventory pricing within Company guidelines and limits.
• Exceptional organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make rational decisions.
• Minimum 3-5 years managerial experience in the retail / service industry with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Knowledge and experience with computer software, including Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Power BI, etc.), Counterpoint, etc.
• A university degree in a related field, such as Business Administration, will be seen as an asset.

Availability:

• 40 hours a week, minimum.
• Days and hours of work may vary and employee will be required to work weekends and statutory holidays, as required.

Please contact Mikaela Alldred at Buckerfields Head Office to apply for this position or to request additional information.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability