Assistant Manager - Cobourg

Rona; Cobourg; Presencial; CAD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development and training

Growing company environment

Dynamic team

Descripción de la vacante

Doidge Building Centres Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Cobourg to oversee store programs, staffing, and operations. You will help manage opening/closing procedures, sales flow, and inventory while ensuring safety compliance and excellent customer service.

The role includes forecasting, reporting, promotions, and staff development, with a focus on building strong relationships with customers and team members. A sales-oriented, organized leader with retail experience is preferred.

Formación

• 2 years of previous management experience in a fast-paced retail environment (supervising teams, hiring and coaching)
• 2-3 years experience in the retail home improvement industry is an asset
• Knowledge of retail merchandising, operations and management practices
• Experience selecting, assessing, coaching, counseling, and developing associates
• Strong organizational, communication (written and oral) and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook)
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is an asset
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Responsabilidades

• Oversee store programs through delegation and management of work, staff, time and resources
• Ensure opening and closing procedures are followed and staff coverage is secured
• Oversee sales and product in/outflow and ensure store compliance with safety procedures
• Forecast sales, generate sales reports and manage store promotions/programs
• Manage inventory and drive sales growth while maintaining customer service standards
• Provide leadership and participate in staff development and training

Conocimientos

Staff supervision

Communication

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Sales forecasting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in business

Herramientas

Retail POS systems

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

An Assistant Store Manager (ASM) is to oversee store programs through effective delegation and management of work, employees, time, and resources, including securing appropriate staff coverage and assisting in the recruitment/selection processes. This also includes overseeing the opening and closing procedures in the store, overseeing sales and in and outflow of product for the business, and ensuring store compliance with all safety procedures. Additional responsibilities include increasing sales through forecasting, sales reports, store promotions/programs, and managing inventory.

Duties and Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Clearly communicate sales objectives to all team members daily
• Motivate and influence sales performance with positive feedback and recognition
• Builds strong and lasting relationships with our retail, professional, and contractor customers
• Processes sales and special orders for retail, professional, and contractor customers
• Identify potential sources of inventory losses and implement corrective measures as required
• Encourage store team to provide excellent customer service to ensure that customers have a unique and consistent customer experience
• Participates in regular professional development and training

Qualifications:

• Preference may go to someone with 2 years previous management experience in a fast-paced retail environment, supervising teams, including but not limited to hiring and coaching of employees
• 2-3 years experience in the retail home improvement industry is an asset
• Functional knowledge of retail merchandising, operations and retail management practices and procedures
• Experience selecting, assessing, coaching, counseling, and developing associates in a retail environment
• Effective organizational, communication (written and oral) and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook)
• Bachelor’s degree in business or another related field is an asset
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Doidge Building Centres Ltd. background.

Doidge Building Centres Ltd. started out as a single lumber yard in 1995 in Miller Lake. Over the years, the company has grown to include 11 locations, 10 of which are branded with Rona. The group of stores is constantly changing and looking for opportunities to grow both externally and internally. With a new generation who grew up in the industry looking to continue the growth, the possibilities are endless.

Mission Statement

As your neighborhood store, we build lasting partnerships by empowering our people, serving our customers with expertise & care, and strengthening our communities.

Core Values

• People First
• Integrity
• Customer Focus

What’s in it for You?

• Career advancement and training opportunities
• Opportunity for a comprehensive benefit package
• An opportunity to work for a growing company
• Being part of a dynamic team

Disclosure use of AI in our Recruitment Process:

We may use AI-supported tools to assist with screening and assessing applications; however, all final decisions are made by the hiring team.

Notice of Accommodations:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. Accommodations are available to applicants throughout all stages of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to our hiring team and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements based on your needs.

Experience:

• supervisory: 2 years (preferred)
• building and construction industry: 2 years (preferred)