Assistant Front Store Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health and wellness is seeking an Assistant Front Store Manager to join their team. In this dynamic role, you will assist in managing store operations, ensuring high standards of customer service, and optimizing product flow. You will collaborate with a dedicated management team to drive profitability while fostering a positive work environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a locally owned store supported by a national brand, providing competitive pay and flexible schedules. If you are passionate about retail and community service, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Purchase Discount Program

Flexible Schedules

Competitive Pay

Online Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to develop staff.
• Effective time management and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing store resources and achieving objectives.
• Ensure optimal store standards and customer experience.
• Collaborate with management on staffing and scheduling.

Skills

Planning and Decision Making

Inventory Management

Leadership

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Business Acumen

Job description

Assistant Front Store Manager

Apply locations: 133 King St W, Dundas, ON

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: January 19, 2025 (22 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R2000529145

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:

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

HUMAN RESOURCES:

1. Complies with Human Resources Standards.
2. Assists with hiring in conjunction with the FSM for all departments, excluding Pharmacy.
3. Maintains wage administration within SLPH guidelines.
4. Drives Blue Culture, engagement, and leads and motivates staff through leading by our Core Values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Planning, Judgement and Decision Making.
2. Planning and preparation for Inventory Management.
3. Uses judgment and decision-making skills to control expenses.
4. Provides effective leadership and ongoing mentorship and ensures development of all staff.
5. Efficient time management skills.
6. Able to prioritize activities quickly in response to changing initiatives.
7. Effective organization and planning skills.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Previous retail management experience.
2. Demonstrated ability to drive the business, led by example and support corporate programs.
3. Works effectively with management team.
4. Superior interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
5. Business and financial acumen.
6. Relationship builder with key internal and external agencies.

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 and varied schedules, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

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

Associate Owners in the Shoppers Drug Mart network recognize Canada's diversity as an opportunity to better serve their communities and strive to reflect the nation’s evolving diversity in the products they sell, the people they hire, and the culture they create in their stores. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

At Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.

With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.