Assistant Front Store Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking an Assistant Front Store Manager to support the Front Store Manager in managing resources and achieving store objectives. This role involves maintaining store standards, managing labor, and ensuring effective human resource practices, contributing to a positive customer experience and store profitability.

Benefits

Purchase discounts

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Qualifications

• Previous retail management experience is required.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to drive business and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Maintain store standards to optimize customer experience and profitability.
• Assist in managing labor scheduling and staffing levels.
• Comply with human resources standards and assist with hiring.

Skills

Planning

Decision-making

Leadership

Time management

Organization

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 in conjunction 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 and decision-making skills to control expenses.
• Provide effective leadership and mentorship, ensuring 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.

Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?

Each store has an Associate-Owner, allowing you to work for a local business owner while benefiting from a national brand. 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, reflecting it in their products, staff, and store culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

We uphold the law as part of our Code of Conduct, reinforcing our commitment to doing the right thing.

Additional Details:

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