Assistant Front Store Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Manager to support the Front Store Manager in optimizing store operations and enhancing customer experiences. This role involves managing resources effectively, ensuring compliance with human resources standards, and promoting a positive store culture. With a focus on leadership and mentorship, you will help drive business success while enjoying benefits such as purchase discounts and flexible schedules. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and community engagement, and take pride in making a difference in the lives of your customers and colleagues.

Benefits

Purchase discounts

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Qualifications

• Strong planning, judgment, and decision-making skills are essential.
• Efficient time management and prioritization skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Front Store Manager in managing resources and achieving store objectives.
• Maintain store standards to optimize customer experience and profitability.

Skills

Planning

Judgment

Decision-making

Time management

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Communication

Tools

Workforce Management (WFM)

Job description

Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty, and convenience services in your community, keeping the customer at the center of everything you do.

Why this role is important?

SUMMARY:

Assist the Front Store Manager (FSM) in managing human, physical, and financial resources of the store, ensuring store objectives are achieved by improving product flow from the backroom to the sales floor.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

OPERATIONS:

• Maintain Store Standards to optimize customer experience, drive traffic, and positively impact profitability.
• Work with Management Team to ensure Store Standards are consistently met, including in the backroom.
• Assist in managing labour scheduling with the FSM, leveraging Workforce Management (WFM) to maximize productivity.
• Ensure staffing levels are adequate for effective store operation.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Planning, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Preparation for inventory management.
• Use judgment to control expenses effectively.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and staff development.
• Efficient time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong organization and planning abilities.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous retail management experience.
• Ability to drive business, lead by example, and support corporate programs.
• Effective collaboration with management teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• Business and financial acumen.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?

Each store has an Associate-Owner, allowing you to work for a local business owner with the support of a national brand. Benefits include purchase discounts, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find meaningful ways to care for patients, colleagues, customers, and the community.

Our Associate Owners celebrate Canada's diversity, reflecting it in their products, staff, and store culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

We believe compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct, reinforcing stakeholder expectations.

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