Assistant Front Store Manager — Retail Ops & People

Shoppers Drug Mart; Antigonish; Hybrid; CAD 50,574,000 - 59,457,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount

Flexible schedules

Online learning through Academy

Competitive pay

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking a Front Store Manager (FSM) to assist in guiding the store’s resources and team toward achieving objectives. You will focus on moving product from backroom to sales floor, maintain standards, and partner with leadership to optimize customer experience and store profitability.

The role emphasizes staffing, coaching, and adherence to Core Values, with opportunities to lead by example in a community-focused environment. Experience in retail management is essential.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage staffing and scheduling.
• Comfort with budgeting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Store Standards to optimize customer experience and drive 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 leveraging Work Force Management to maximize labour productivity.
• Ensures staffing levels are adequate to effectively operate the business.
• Hires and/or supports hiring for all departments, excluding Pharmacy.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing & Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Time management

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking a Front Store Manager (FSM) to assist in guiding the store’s resources and team toward achieving objectives. You will focus on moving product from backroom to sales floor, maintain standards, and partner with leadership to optimize customer experience and store profitability.

The role emphasizes staffing, coaching, and adherence to Core Values, with opportunities to lead by example in a community-focused environment. Experience in retail management is essential.