Assistant Front Store Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as an Assistant Store Manager in Vaughan, where you will support the Front Store Manager in optimizing store operations and enhancing customer experience. This role involves managing resources, maintaining standards, and fostering staff development. With a focus on community engagement and a commitment to diversity, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Qualifications

• Previous retail management experience required.
• Effective teamwork with management essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Front Store Manager in managing resources.
• Maintain store standards to optimize customer experience.
• Assist in managing labor scheduling.

Skills

Planning

Judgment

Decision-making

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Time Management

Organization

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:

• 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 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 through core values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Planning, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Planning and preparation for inventory management.
• Use judgment to control expenses.
• Provide effective leadership, mentorship, and staff development.
• Efficient time management and prioritization skills.
• Effective organization and planning skills.

EXPERIENCE:

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

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Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?

Each store has an Associate-Owner, so you work for a local business owner 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 the community.

Our Associate Owners recognize Canada's diversity as an opportunity to better serve communities, reflecting this diversity in products, hiring, and store culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

We uphold laws 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

Industries

• Retail

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