Assistant Front Store Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to support the Front Store Manager in delivering exceptional service and driving store performance. This role involves managing resources effectively, ensuring compliance with human resources standards, and maintaining high store standards to enhance customer experience. You'll collaborate with a passionate team, promoting a positive culture while developing staff and maximizing productivity. If you're ready to take ownership of your work and contribute to a community-focused environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Purchase Discount Program

Flexible Schedules

Competitive Pay

Online Learning through Academy

Qualifications

• Strong planning, judgment, and decision-making skills are essential.
• Experience in inventory management and preparation is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Front Store Manager in managing human, physical, and financial resources.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels for effective store operation.

Skills

Planning Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Inventory Management

Leadership Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Tools

Work Force 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 enhance customer experience, increase customer traffic, and improve store profitability.
• Collaborate with Management Team to ensure Store Standards are consistently upheld, including in the backroom.
• Assist in managing labor scheduling with the FSM and leverage Work Force Management (WFM) to maximize productivity.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels for effective store operation.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong planning, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in inventory management and preparation.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment to control expenses.
• Effective leadership, mentorship, and staff development skills.
• Efficient time management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent organization and planning abilities.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous retail management experience.
• Proven ability to drive business, lead by example, and support corporate programs.
• Effective collaboration with management teams.
• Superior interpersonal, coaching, 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.

Associate Owners in the Shoppers Drug Mart network value Canada's diversity, reflecting it in their products, hiring practices, 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, reinforcing stakeholder and customer expectations.

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