Assistant Front Store Manager - Lead Retail Ops & People

Shoppers Drug Mart; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 2,693,000 - 3,134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Flexible and varied schedules

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Vancouver is seeking an experienced retail leader to assist the Front Store Manager in directing staff, resources and operations. You will help ensure product flow from backroom to sales floor while upholding store standards.

The role emphasizes staff development, scheduling accuracy, and delivering a positive customer experience in a locally owned store backed by a national brand. Competitive pay, employee discounts and ongoing training are offered.

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
• 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.

Skills

Planning

Inventory management

Decision making

Leadership

Time management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart in Vancouver is seeking an experienced retail leader to assist the Front Store Manager in directing staff, resources and operations. You will help ensure product flow from backroom to sales floor while upholding store standards.

The role emphasizes staff development, scheduling accuracy, and delivering a positive customer experience in a locally owned store backed by a national brand. Competitive pay, employee discounts and ongoing training are offered.