assistant manager - retail

Sobeys; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Dartmouth, NS, is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to oversee operations, manage employee engagement, and ensure financial success. This role involves creating a coaching culture, adhering to policies, and understanding market needs. Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in retail management. The position is full-time and on site, with a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Above average oral and written communication skills.
• Full knowledge of retail operations and skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite and working knowledge of SAP.
• Three to five years experience as a Department Manager.

Responsibilities

• Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees.
• Manage store operations in the absence of the Store Operator.
• Understand and respond to local market needs and competition.
• Role model customer service expectations and community involvement.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Retail operations knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of SAP

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Manager Assistant Store

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Employer details Sobeys

Job Details

Ready to make an impact? The Assistant Store Manager works with the Store Operator to provide and communicate strategic direction and vision that has been customized for the local market as well as to coach, motivate, and develop Department Managers to foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs, and actively contribute to a total store environment of employee and customer engagement. They support the fiscal operation of the store and will manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation, and merchandising while adhering to all protocols, procedures, policies and other programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• People Leadership: Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees that embraces a passion for food.
• Oversee recruitment, succession planning, orientation, training, performance management and compensation, as required.
• Manage store operations in the absence of the Store Operator.
• Work with the Store Operator to communicate operational requirements, operational changes, and store vision throughout the total store.
• Customer Offering: Understand and respond to local market needs and competition; ensure superior execution of the retail commercial programs and provide feedback and recommendations to appropriate parties.
• Role model, coach, and reinforce customer service expectations; ensure community presence by working with store management and community partners to host/support community events.
• Policy/Regulatory Adherence: Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to by store employees; ensure that Occupational Health & Safety, Food Safety and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Financial Support: Support the Store Operator to plan and execute efficient operation of the business to achieve all financial targets and deliver on budgeted KPIs; manage training budget for the total store as required.
• Personal/Professional Development: Thoroughly understand all relevant company programs; attend training as required; maintain knowledge of current industry trends; keep up to date on local competitor activity, industry trends and make recommendations on internal pricing, promotions, and product policies.
• Employee Engagement: Be known as the “employer of choice” by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement; initiate, support, participate, and lead community and charitable events and activities.
• Other Duties: Order equipment and EMR; coordinate maintenance of store equipment and repairs as requested by the company.

Requirements

• Above average oral and written communication skills.
• Full knowledge of retail operations and skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• High School Diploma.
• Three to five years experience as a Department Manager.

Location & Compensation

• Location: Dartmouth, NS.
• Work location: On site.
• Salary: $20.00 to $77.00 hourly.
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time.
• Starts as soon as possible.

Job Posting End Date

2025-11-20