Assistant Front Store Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Front Store Manager to enhance customer experience and drive store profitability. In this pivotal role, you will assist in managing the store's operations, ensuring compliance with HR standards, and fostering a positive work environment. You'll work closely with the Front Store Manager to optimize product flow, maintain staffing levels, and lead a dedicated team. This position offers competitive pay, flexible schedules, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in your community while working for a respected brand in health and wellness.

Benefits

Purchase Discount Program

Flexible Schedules

Online Learning Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentorship skills to develop staff.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing store operations and standards.
• Support hiring and staff management in conjunction with FSM.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Decision Making

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Retail Management Certification

Job description

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Assistant Front Store Manager

Apply locations 2050 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: May 23, 2025 (15 days left to apply) job requisition id R2000562215

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

• To help manage in conjunction with the FSM, labour scheduling and leverages Work Force Management (WFM) to maximize labour productivity

• Ensures staffing levels are adequate to effectively operate the business

HUMAN RESOURCES:

• Complies with Human Resources Standards

• To help with hiring in conjunction with the FSM, Hires and/or supports hiring for all departments, excluding Pharmacy

• Maintains wage administration within SLPH guidelines

• Drives Blue Culture, engagement, and leads and motivates staff through leading by our Core Values

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Planning, Judgement and Decision Making

• Planning and preparation for Inventory Management

• Use judgment and decision-making skills to control expenses

• Provides effective leadership and ongoing mentorship and ensures development of all staff

• Efficient time management skills

• Able to prioritize activities quickly in response to changing initiatives

• Effective organization and planning skills

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous retail management experience

• Demonstrated ability to drive the business, led by example and support corporate programs

• Works effectively with management team

• Superior interpersonal, coaching and communication skills

• Business and financial acumen

• Relationship builder with key internal and external agencies

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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.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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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.