Assistant Front Store Manager — Flexible Hours & Growth

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Manotick; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Academy online learning

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking an experienced retail leader to assist the Front Store Manager in guiding the store's team and operations. You will focus on customer experience, product flow from backroom to sales floor, and daily store execution.

You will help with staffing, training, and adherence to standards, while supporting corporate programs and building strong relationships with the local community.

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• J2WRTL
• J2WFSM

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Communication skills

Coaching

Time management

Financial acumen

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking an experienced retail leader to assist the Front Store Manager in guiding the store's team and operations. You will focus on customer experience, product flow from backroom to sales floor, and daily store execution.

You will help with staffing, training, and adherence to standards, while supporting corporate programs and building strong relationships with the local community.