Assistant Front Store Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmacy and retail is seeking an Assistant Front Store Manager to help manage resources and ensure store operational standards. In this role, you will support the Front Store Manager in achieving goals that enhance customer experience and store profitability.

Benefits

Purchase discount program

Flexible and varied schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous retail management experience required.
• Ability to drive business and meet operational goals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Front Store Manager in daily operations.
• Maintain store standards and optimize customer experience.
• Support hiring and staff management.

Skills

Planning

Decision Making

Leadership

Time Management

Organization

Communication

Job description

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Assistant Front Store Manager

Apply locations 2863 Ellesmere Rd, Suite 201, Scarborough, ON time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 14, 2025 (16 days left to apply) job requisition id R2000567605

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.