Assistant department manager

Independent Grocers Alliance; Richmond; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Skill development opportunities

Job summary

Independent Grocers Alliance is looking for an Assistant Department Manager in the Metro Vancouver area. The role involves day-to-day department oversight in collaboration with the department manager, staff coaching, and ensuring excellent customer service.

You should have at least 2 years in retail or customer service and a high school diploma or equivalent. The position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for skill development within IGA.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in retail or customer service
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a similar role is preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day department activities with the department manager
• Provide feedback to staff for development and achieving objectives
• Collaborate with production and customer service clerks to ensure exceptional service
• Oversee inventories, price lists, marketing and productivity to maintain readiness

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Number of hours per week : between 40 and 40

Shift :Day, Evening

Availability :Anytime

We offer employees competitive total compensation packages that vary by position and location. Some websites that display our job openings may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and offers for general comparison purposes, but are not provided by our organization or monitored for accuracy. We are happy to discuss position‑specific compensation details with selected candidates to move forward in the recruitment process.

Become an assistant department manager!
Are you curious to learn more about food, are you motivated and resourceful?
In your family you are considered as the one who is always available to help others?
Then this job should interest you!

You might be wondering if you can apply if...
You have 2 years experience in retail or customer service?
You have a high school diploma or equivalent?
Are you already working in this similar role and looking to expand?

What might a typical day look like?

As an assistant department manager, you will have to :

• perform day-to-day management activities within your department in collaboration with the department manager;
• provide team members with the feedback necessary for their professional development and the achievement of established objectives;
• collaborate with the production and customer service clerks; - Ensure the implementation of exceptional customer service
• in collaboration with the manager, ensure the management of inventories, price lists, marketing and salary productivity according to established standards in order to ensure business readiness;

Location

IGA

Advantages:

• Teamwork
• Flexible
• Skill development and advancement opportunities