Assistant Front Store Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart; Angus; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in managing store operations and human resources. This role focuses on optimizing product flow, maintaining store standards, and ensuring effective staffing levels. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and community service, the position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment that values employee engagement and development. Join a team that promotes a culture of excellence, providing competitive pay, flexible schedules, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management with strong leadership abilities.
• Proficient in inventory management and expense control.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Front Store Manager in managing resources and achieving store objectives.
• Maintain store standards to optimize customer experience and profitability.

Skills

Planning and decision-making skills

Inventory management

Leadership and mentorship

Time management

Interpersonal and communication skills

Tools

Workforce Management (WFM)

Job description

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Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty, and convenience services in your community, keeping the customer at the centre of everything you do.

Why this role is important?

SUMMARY:

Assist the Front Store Manager (FSM) in managing the store's human, physical, and financial resources, ensuring store objectives are achieved by focusing on improving product flow from the backroom to the sales floor.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

OPERATIONS:

• Maintain Store Standards to optimize customer experience, drive traffic, and positively impact profitability.
• Work with Management Team to ensure Store Standards are consistently in effect, including the backroom.
• Assist in managing labour scheduling with the FSM and leverage Workforce Management (WFM) to maximize productivity.
• Ensure staffing levels are adequate for effective store operation.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

• Comply with Human Resources Standards.
• Assist with hiring in conjunction with the FSM, supporting hiring across departments excluding Pharmacy.
• Maintain wage administration within SLPH guidelines.
• Promote Blue Culture, engagement, and motivate staff through core values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong planning, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with inventory management and expense control.
• Effective leadership, mentorship, and staff development abilities.
• Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous retail management experience.
• Ability to drive business and support corporate programs.
• Effective team collaboration skills.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• Business and financial acumen.
• Ability to build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

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Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?

Each store has an Associate-Owner, allowing you to work for a local business while benefiting from a national brand. Enjoy a purchase discount program, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and online learning through Academy. Take ownership of your work and find ways to care for patients, coworkers, customers, and the community.

Our Associate Owners recognize Canada's diversity as an opportunity to better serve communities, reflecting this in products, hiring, and store culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

We uphold the law as part of our Code of Conduct, reinforcing the expectations of our customers and stakeholders.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Retail

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