Assistant Front Store Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Okotoks; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail chain is seeking an Assistant Front Store Manager in Okotoks, Alberta. This role involves assisting in the management of store operations, enhancing customer experience, and supporting staff development. The ideal candidate has prior retail management experience and strong leadership capabilities. Competitive pay and flexible schedules are included in the benefits offered.

Benefits

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Qualifications

• Must be available to work until midnight, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience in inventory management and controlling expenses.
• Previous retail management experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Front Store Manager in managing store resources.
• Maintains store standards to optimize customer experience.
• Helps manage labor scheduling in conjunction with the Front Store Manager.

Skills

Strong planning, judgment, and decision-making skills

Effective leadership, mentorship, and staff development abilities

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Effective teamwork and communication skills

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 labor scheduling in conjunction with the FSM, leveraging Workforce Management (WFM) to maximize productivity.
• Ensures staffing levels are adequate to effectively operate the business.

HUMAN RESOURCES :

• Complies 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.
• Drives Blue Culture, engagement, and motivates staff through core values leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Must be available to work until midnight, including weekends and holidays.

• Strong planning, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in inventory management and controlling expenses.
• Effective leadership, mentorship, and staff development abilities.
• Excellent time management and organizational 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.

Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?

Each store has an Associate-Owner, providing local business ownership 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 ways to care for patients, co-workers, customers, and community.

Our stores reflect Canada's diversity, aiming to serve communities better through inclusive hiring, products, and culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

We uphold the law as part of our Code of Conduct, reinforcing our commitment to doing the right thing.

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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Business Development

Industry: Retail

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