Assistant Manager Store Setup and Renovation

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Not just a job…
a community
a partnership
a team
You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, customer-focused people to join our team!

Our Retail Operations Department located at our head office in Richmond, BC currently has opportunities for:

Reporting to the Manager Store Setup and Renovation, this position is responsible for the set-up of new store locations, renovations and relocations, as well as servicing the business needs for store fixturing and accessories.

The successful candidate should also possess the following:

• Strong understanding of retail store operations.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings.
• Project management experience is an asset.

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively problem solve as required.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Highly organized and able to multitask effectively and work under changing priorities.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment, delegate and follow-up.
• Ability to use power tools, drill, saw, etc. to install assorted fixtures around the store.

• Follow date listing and open stores on time.
• Control all costs as they are related to new store openings.
• Order fixtures for new stores and maintain inventory of existing fixtures.
• Keep floor plans of all stores current in conjunction with Retail Store Development.
• Manage hours of work for all fixture crew.
• Coordinate with Business Unit Managers and the merchandising crew for new store set up.
• Ensure product is ordered and arrives from the warehouse in a timely fashion.
• Ensure logistics are in place to handle volume of product at store level i.e. set up receiving, etc.
• Ensure store set up crew are focused and on task according to date listing.
• Redesign fixture requests to maximize space and minimize cost associated with store openings.
• Install fixtures and assorted Plexiglas shelves, signs, bulletin boards etc.
• Coordinate the trades to ensure all critical dates are met, and work closely with the London Drugs Retail Store Development Department to ensure an accurate deficiency list is created.
• Act as a representative of the Retail Operations, Retail Store Development and Merchandising departments when working on store set-ups.
• Participate in the Retail Store Development Steering Committee.
• Ensure Health and Safety standards are adhered to daily.
• Ensure location is secure at all times.
• Monitor email and respond to store requests.
• Misc. projects for the Operations Department as they arise. These projects are Operational in nature usually dealing with logistics and merchandising.

If you have a positive, mature, outgoing leadership style, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills then we have the opportunity for you to excel!

This Full Time position will be primarily Monday to Friday with occasional weekends.

London Drugs offers advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Company matched RRSPs.
• Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Community Involvement.

If you possess the necessary skills and expertise and would like to join an exciting team of professionals, Apply Now!

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Be advised, London Drugs DOES NOT use third party recruitment services.

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