Assistant Front Store Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Front Store Manager to help optimize store operations and enhance customer experience. This role involves managing resources, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering a positive work environment. Candidates should possess strong leadership and decision-making skills, with a background in retail management. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible schedules, and the opportunity to contribute to community engagement in a supportive environment. Join a team that values diversity and offers growth through online learning and mentorship.

Benefits

Purchase discounts

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities are essential.
• Experience in retail management and inventory control is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Front Store Manager in managing store resources effectively.
• Ensure compliance with Human Resources Standards and drive employee engagement.

Skills

Planning skills

Judgment and decision-making

Inventory management

Leadership

Effective time management

Communication skills

Tools

Work Force Management (WFM)

Job description

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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 with the FSM, leveraging Work Force Management (WFM) to maximize labor productivity.
• Ensure staffing levels are adequate for effective store operation.

Human Resources:

• Comply with Human Resources Standards.
• Assist with hiring in conjunction with the FSM, supporting hiring for all departments excluding Pharmacy.
• Maintain wage administration within SLPH guidelines.
• Drive Blue Culture, engagement, and motivate staff through core values.

Qualifications:

• Planning, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in inventory management and expense control.
• Leadership, mentorship, and staff development abilities.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Experience:

• Previous retail management experience.
• Ability to drive business, lead by example, and support corporate programs.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, 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, offering the support of a national brand with the benefits of working for a local business. Enjoy purchase discounts, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and online learning through Academy. Take ownership of your work and contribute to your community.

Shoppers Drug Mart values Canada's diversity and strives to reflect it in their products, staff, and store culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industry: Retail

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