Assistant Manager

SNDL Inc.; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SNDL Inc. seeks an Assistant Manager for its Deep Discount Liquor storefront in St. Albert. This full-time role involves providing leadership, driving sales, and maintaining an engaging customer environment. Ideal candidates have retail management experience and a commitment to exceptional service while fostering a cooperative team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum, 2-years’ experience in retail environment.
• Minimum, 2-years’ supervisory and/or management experience preferred.
• Training in wine/beer/spirits preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction of a multimillion-dollar business unit.
• Ensure exemplary customer service and resolve complaints.
• Meet or exceed financial targets through partnership with Store Manager.

Skills

Customer service driven

Effective leadership

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ProServe/Serving It Right Certification

First-Aid Certificate

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Manager

Job Description

Job Title

Assistant Store Manager #1010417/ DDL St.Albert

Job Description

About SNDL

SNDL is the largest private-sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, Spiritleaf, and Firesale Cannabis. Additionally, the Company operates as a licensed cannabis producer and stands as one of Canada's premier vertically integrated cannabis enterprises, focusing on premium indoor cultivation, cutting-edge product development, and cost-effective manufacturing.

About Deep Discount Liquor

Deep Discount Liquor is a great place to work, with a friendly atmosphere. We provide our Customers with vast selection of specialty liquors, beers and wines!

Each person at Deep Discount Liquor plays an important role in our Company′s success. We promote a team atmosphere that is busy and challenging, but always aims to be co-operative and fun. When you choose to work at Deep Discount Liquor you can be sure you will be treated with the respect and support you need to be a success.

Primary Purpose Of Job

Provide leadership and direction of a multimillion-dollar business unit in partnership with Store Manager, with a focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience. Train and develop team members while establishing a strong sales culture with accountability for operational excellence and achievement of financial and regulatory standards.

Essential Business Functions, Responsibilities And Accountabilities

People Management Skills

• Create a work culture that makes your store an inviting place to work
• Be a role model who coaches, mentors, and inspires team members
• Delegate tasks to team members and set priorities in partnership with Store Manager
• Communicate in a clear and concise manner to team, participate in huddles/meetings/coaching sessions, relay pertinent information
• Participate in store recruitment and create succession plans for the store in partnership with Store Manager
• Support and coach team members to improve performance gaps; conduct ongoing coaching for improvements
• Complete and hold team accountable to complete required training within allocated timeframes in partnership with Store Manager
• Create and/or monitor the creation of efficient weekly store scheduling for both sales and support functions
  
  

Customer Offering

• Deliver exemplary customer service
• Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service; ensure Store Manager is informed of all customer complaints
• Accountable for each new product launch in partnership with Store Manager
• Review customer surveys and manage appropriately
• Understand and utilize local market tends as provided by Area Manager
• Evaluate programs and promotions for effectiveness and offer recommendations to Store Manager
  
  

Financial

• Ensure that goals will be met through planning with Store Manager on the organization of labour, inventory, and finances for short and long-term success
• Meet or exceed financial targets through partnership with Store Manager
• Review and monitor the Loss Prevention program to protect the company’s inventory and assets in partnership with Store Manager
• Review financial documentation (invoices, costs etc.) for accuracy
• Monitor and make appropriate adjustments to scheduling to achieve labor cost in partnership with Store Manager
  
  

Day to Day Operations

• Ensure all merchandising and pricing guidelines are followed
• Ensure store is clean and presentable and relay any maintenance issues to Store Manager
• Execute merchandising programs and track results
• Manage communication (mail, email, voicemail)
• Maintain inventory levels, as well as inventory ordering and receiving
• Respond to all customer complaints
• Attend OHS and LP meetings and training sessions
• Actively aim to increase and share industry knowledge
• Develop relationships with store stakeholders
• Set daily tasks for the store
• Review flyers, upcoming events, and promotions; execute appropriately
  
  

Regulatory Adherence

• Ensure that OHS, LP, ProServe/Serving It Right and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and adhered to
• Participate in health inspections, audits and required corrective actions
• Maintain First-Aid, LP and OHS Training
• Maintain ProServe/Serving It Right and ensure employees maintain ProServe/Serving It Right
• Ensure AGLC/BC LRS and other government guidelines are met
• Adheres to all SNDL Inc. policies, with a focus on Social Responsibility
  
  

Qualifications

Work Experience

• Minimum, 2-years’ experience in retail environment
• Minimum, 2-years’ supervisory and/or management experience (preferred)
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• ProServe/Serving It Right Certification
• First-Aid Certificate is considered an asset
• Training in wine/beer/spirits (preferred, not required)
  
  

Other Skills And Capabilities

• Highly self-motivated
• Customer service driven
• Effective leadership of large team
• Strong sales background
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Must be able to pass a Background Check
• Must have access to reliable transportation
  
  

Occupational Health and Safety

Employees Have The Following Basic Rights:

• Right to refuse unsafe work
• Right to participate in the workplace health and safety activities through the Health and Safety Committee (HSC) or as a Worker Health and Safety Representative
• Right to know, or the right to be informed about, actual and potential dangers in the workplace
  
  

Employees Responsibilities Include The Following:

• Employees must work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations
• Use personal protective equipment and clothing as directed by SNDL Inc.
• Report workplace hazards and dangers to your Manager or Health and Safety Representative
• Report all accidents and incidents immediately to their Manager and document it in ThinkLP
• Report all broken or damaged equipment to your Manager and document it in ThinkLP
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Available to work a varied retail schedule, including evening and weekends
• Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand for an extended period
• Comfortable climbing ladders
  
  

Workplace Hazards

• Robbery and shoplifting – psychological stress, violence and harassment
• Overexertion injuries
• Lifting and Handling Materials
• Slips, trips, and falls
• Knives and broken glass
  
  

Thanks for considering a position with us! Cheers!

We are grateful for the interest in this role from all candidates, however, we will be contacting only those that are selected for next steps in the hiring process.

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion:

SNDL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a welcoming, inclusive, diverse and safe workplace where all of our team members have equal opportunity to succeed. We know this begins with recruitment. To honor our commitment, SNDL encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, ages and abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Number of Openings

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