Assistant Front Store Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Edmonton is seeking an Assistant Front Store Manager to assist in managing human, physical, and financial resources. The role involves ensuring store standards, conducting hiring processes, and promoting a positive work culture. Ideal candidates have previous retail management experience and strong leadership skills. Full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong planning, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in inventory management and expense control.
• Effective leadership, mentorship, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the store's human, physical, and financial resources.
• Ensure store standards are met to optimize customer experience.
• Manage staffing levels in conjunction with the Front Store Manager.

Skills

Planning

Judgment

Decision-making

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Job description

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

Why this role is important?

SUMMARY :

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

OPERATIONS :

• Maintains Store Standards to optimize customer experience, drive customer traffic, and positively impact store profitability
• Works with Management Team to ensure Store Standards are in effect 100% of the time, including the backroom
• Helps manage, in conjunction with the FSM, labour scheduling and leverages Work Force Management (WFM) to maximize labour productivity
• Ensures staffing levels are adequate to effectively operate the business

HUMAN RESOURCES :

• Supports compliance with Human Resources Standards
• Assists with hiring in conjunction with the FSM, supports hiring for all departments excluding Pharmacy
• Maintains wage administration within SLPH guidelines
• Promotes Blue Culture, engagement, and motivates staff through core values

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Strong planning, judgment, and decision-making skills
• Experience in 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 and communication skills
• Business and financial acumen
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?

Each store has an Associate-Owner, so you will work for a local business owner while having the support of a national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find ways to care for your patients, co-workers, customers, and community.

Shoppers Drug Mart recognizes Canada’s diversity and strives to reflect it through the products, staff, and culture in their stores. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

We uphold laws as part of our commitment to doing the right thing, reinforcing our Code of Conduct and stakeholder expectations.

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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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