Assistant Front Store Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart; Elliot Lake; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a locally owned store dedicated to delivering health and beauty services while putting the customer first. This role is crucial in assisting the Front Store Manager to manage resources effectively, ensuring optimal product flow and store standards. You will engage in various operations, from labor scheduling to promoting a positive store culture. Enjoy the benefits of working for a local business owner backed by a national brand, including flexible schedules and competitive pay. Embrace the opportunity to care for your community and reflect its diversity in your work environment.

Benefits

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Qualifications

• Strong planning, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in inventory management and expense control.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Front Store Manager in managing the store's resources.
• Maintain Store Standards to optimize customer experience.

Skills

Planning

Decision-making

Leadership

Time Management

Communication

Tools

Workforce Management (WFM)

Job description

Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty, and convenience services in your community, keeping the customer at the center 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 to achieve store objectives, 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 the Management Team to ensure Store Standards are consistently met, including in the backroom.
• Assist in managing labor scheduling with the FSM, utilizing 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 processes alongside 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 in inventory management and expense control.
• Effective leadership, mentorship, and staff development abilities.
• Excellent time management, organization, and planning skills.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous retail management experience.
• Ability to drive business, lead by example, and support corporate programs.
• Effective teamwork 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, allowing you to work for a local business owner with the support of a national brand. Benefits include a purchase discount program, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and online learning through Academy.

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

Our Associate Owners recognize Canada's diversity as an asset for better serving communities and strive to reflect this diversity in their products, staff, and store culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

We believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct and aligns with customer and stakeholder expectations.