Assistant Front Store Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail store as an Assistant Front Store Manager, where you'll support the Front Store Manager in optimizing store operations, enhancing customer experience, and leading a dedicated team. This role is pivotal in maintaining store standards and achieving business objectives while fostering a positive work environment.

Benefits

Discounts

Flexible Schedules

Competitive Pay

Online Learning

Qualifications

• Previous retail management experience required.
• Effective leadership and mentorship skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing store operations and staff.
• Ensure compliance with HR standards and drive engagement.

Skills

Planning

Judgment

Decision-Making

Leadership

Time Management

Organization

Education

Retail Management Experience

Job description

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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:

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:

• Maintain Store Standards to optimize customer experience, drive customer traffic, and positively impact store profitability.
• Work with Management Team to ensure Store Standards are in effect 100% of the time, including the backroom.
• Assist in managing labor scheduling in conjunction with the FSM, leveraging Work Force Management (WFM) to maximize productivity.
• Ensure staffing levels are adequate to effectively operate the business.

Human Resources:

• Comply with Human Resources Standards.
• Assist with hiring in conjunction with the FSM, supporting hiring for all departments except Pharmacy.
• Maintain wage administration within SLPH guidelines.
• Drive Blue Culture, engagement, and motivate staff by leading through our Core Values.

Qualifications:

• Planning, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Planning and preparation for inventory management.
• Use judgment and decision-making skills to control expenses.
• Provide effective leadership, mentorship, and staff development.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Able to prioritize activities quickly in response to changing initiatives.
• Effective organization and planning skills.

Experience:

• Previous retail management experience.
• Ability to drive the business, lead by example, and support corporate programs.
• Work effectively with management teams.
• Superior interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• Business and financial acumen.
• Relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.

Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store? Each store has an Associate-Owner, so you work for a local business owner while benefiting from a national brand. Enjoy discounts, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and online learning through Academy. Take ownership of your work and serve your community with care.

We value Canada's diversity and strive to reflect it in our products, staff, and culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct, reinforcing our commitment to doing the right thing.