Assistant Front Store Manager (with prior experience)

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated individual to assist in managing store operations and enhance customer experiences. This role involves collaborating with the Front Store Manager to ensure optimal product flow and staffing levels, while fostering a positive work environment. Ideal candidates will bring strong leadership and planning skills, alongside a passion for retail management. Join a supportive team that values diversity and community involvement, offering competitive pay and flexible schedules. Make a meaningful impact in your community and grow your career in a dynamic retail setting.

Benefits

Purchase Discount Program

Flexible Schedules

Competitive Pay

Online Learning through Academy

Qualifications

• Strong planning and decision-making skills are essential.
• Experience in retail management and inventory planning is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing store operations and staffing levels.
• Promote a positive culture and engage staff effectively.

Skills

Planning and Decision-Making

Inventory Management

Leadership and Mentorship

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Retail Management Experience

Tools

Work Force 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 the 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 the Management Team to ensure Store Standards are consistently met, including in the backroom.
• Assist in managing labor scheduling with the FSM, leveraging Work Force Management (WFM) to maximize productivity.
• Ensure staffing levels are adequate for effective store operation.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

• Comply with Human Resources Standards.
• Assist with hiring in collaboration 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 leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong planning, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in inventory management planning and preparation.
• Ability to control expenses through sound judgment and decision-making.
• Effective leadership and mentorship skills, fostering staff development.
• Efficient time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities adaptable to changing initiatives.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous retail management experience.
• Proven 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 a purchase discount program, 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.

Associate Owners in the Shoppers Drug Mart network value Canada's diversity, striving to reflect this in their product offerings, staffing, and store culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

We believe that legal compliance is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is integral to our Code of Conduct, aligning with customer and stakeholder expectations.

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