assistant manager - retail

Sobeys; Grand Falls Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Grand Falls, NL is seeking a Manager Assistant Store to support store operations, lead employee development, and ensure compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate has extensive retail experience, strong communication skills, and is familiar with Microsoft Office and SAP. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and full-time permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required.
• Experience in retail operations is a must.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and SAP needed.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and developing staff for better service.
• Understanding local market needs.
• Ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Planning efficient operations to meet financial targets.
• Engaging in personal and professional development.
• Promoting employee engagement and community events.
• Managing store equipment and maintenance.

Skills

Above average oral and written communication skills

Full knowledge of retail operations

Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite

Working knowledge of SAP

Three to five years experience as a Department Manager

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.

• 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; create a shopping experience that engages your customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit.
• 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 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 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: Grand Falls, NL
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $20.00 to $77.00 HOUR hourly
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source: CareerBeacon #2444961

Advertised Until

2025-11-20