Assistant Front Store Manager — Retail Leadership & Growth

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount program

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Ottawa is seeking a Front Store Manager to assist the FSM in managing human, physical and financial resources and to achieve store objectives by improving product flow from backroom to sales floor.

You will lead staff, assist with scheduling and hiring, maintain store standards, and drive customer experience while living our core values and the Blue Culture.

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

Skills

Staff leadership

Communication

Time management

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Ottawa is seeking a Front Store Manager to assist the FSM in managing human, physical and financial resources and to achieve store objectives by improving product flow from backroom to sales floor.

You will lead staff, assist with scheduling and hiring, maintain store standards, and drive customer experience while living our core values and the Blue Culture.