Assistant Department Manager Cosmetics

London Drugs Limited; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

RRSP match

Employee Discount

Training & Education

Scholarships

Counselling

Recognition Program

Community Involvement

Job summary

London Drugs Limited in Burnaby, BC is seeking an Assistant Department Manager, Cosmetics to support the Department Manager in directing staff, merchandising, customer service, and operations within the cosmetics area.

This Regular Part-Time role offers scheduling flexibility, opportunities for advancement, and inclusive benefits. The successful candidate will have knowledge of cosmetics, strong display skills, and professional sales experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of management retail experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cosmetic products and strong merchandising/display skills.
• Professional sales experience and effective communication with customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Department Manager in directing staff to maintain merchandising, customer service, and operational standards in the cosmetics department.
• Contribute to achieving department objectives and company policies.
• Support flexible scheduling and be ready to work across locations as needed.

Skills

Retail management experience

Merchandising & display

Customer service

Sales experience

Job description

Not just a job

a community

a partnership

a team

You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, customer focused people to join our team! We currently have an opportunity for:

Assistant Department Manager Cosmetics

The Assistant Department Manager, Cosmetics, is a developmental position used to educate and prepare the individual for the responsibilities of the Department Manager position. You would be responsible for assisting the Department Manager in directing staff to maintain merchandising, customer service, and operational standards within the department as well as other management duties as required.

In addition to the above duties, this is a customer service position which requires a great deal of customer contact. Accordingly, you must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment while at the same time providing quality service in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.

Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum one year of management retail experience, however applicants without management experience may also be considered. You will have extensive knowledge of cosmetic products, combined with strong skills in merchandising and creative display of product, and professional sales experience.

Your proven ability to build the business will include a strong dedication to following and enforcing all Company policies, procedures, and standards as well as an ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and management.

If you are a well organized individual possessing sound supervisory delegation and leadership skills, combined with professional sales experience, who has a positive attitude, a desire to support Company initiatives, and a commitment to achieving Company objectives, then we have the opportunity for you to excel!

We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, as well as the following comprehensive benefits program. Starting pay will fall within the salary range indicated and may vary based on job-related experience, knowledge and education:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family (Ensuring you and your family are taken care of)
• Company matched RRSPs (Helping you plan for your future)
• Employee Discount Program (Sharing our success)
• Ongoing in-house Training & Education Courses (Lifelong learning)
• Postsecondary Entrance Scholarships for you or your children (Investing in our future)
• Employee Family Assistance Program (Free confidential counselling)
• Employee Recognition Program (Tangible rewards for great work!)
• Community Involvement (Giving back to our communities)

For more flexibility, as a Regular Part-Time employee, you will be scheduled a minimum of 1456 hours per year, up to 40 hours per week, as needed. Applicants must be available to work a flexible schedule, Monday through Sunday, for day and evening shifts. From time to time, this position requires the successful candidate to transfer from one store to another, or to work in other locations depending on organizational need and career development opportunities. Mode of transportation will be the responsibility of the employee.

If you possess the necessary skills and expertise and would like to join an exciting team of professionals,

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

London Drugs may collect, use, and/or disclose your personal information (including the information in this application) where it is reasonable for establishing, managing or terminating an employment relationship. This includes the use or disclosure of your personal information to persons inside or external to our organization, for the purpose of checking references or gathering other information to support an assessment of your candidacy.