Assistant Responsable de Magasin

Food Basics; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A grocery store chain in Kitchener is seeking an Assistant Store Manager who will assist in managing daily operations, including sales growth and staffing. The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years of retail management experience and strong leadership skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to a customer-focused environment while maximizing profitability. Accommodations are available upon request for all applicants.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of progressive retail management experience, preferably in grocery.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office.
• Strong business acumen, communication, organizational, leadership, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Help achieve store goals related to sales, profit, margins, shrink, and labor targets.
• Implement merchandising programs and operational procedures to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Monitor local market competition and recommend strategies to management.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and union representatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Business acumen

Time management

Education

College or University education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:

1405 Ottawa St N, Kitchener, Ontario, N2A 1H3

Position Title:

Assistant Store Manager

Position Type:

Permanent

Requisition ID:

43614

Banner:

Food Basics

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Summary

Assists the Store Manager in managing daily store operations, including growing sales, staffing, merchandising, expense control, ensuring a safe environment, and providing a superior shopping experience. Operates within company policies, government laws, and collective agreements.

Responsibilities

• Help achieve store goals related to sales, profit, margins, shrink, and labor targets.
• Implement merchandising programs and operational procedures to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Work with Department Managers to set productivity goals and ensure merchandise displays follow planograms.
• Maintain store compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Lead staff hiring, training, and development to ensure a customer-focused environment. Utilize new technology initiatives for staff proficiency.
• Monitor local market competition and recommend strategies to management.
• Participate in community involvement initiatives to enhance the store's image.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and union representatives.

Qualifications

• College or University education.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive retail management experience, preferably in grocery.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office.
• Strong business acumen, communication, organizational, leadership, and time management skills.

Note: Responsibilities may evolve to meet business needs. Metro values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Accommodations are available upon request. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No unsolicited agency applications please.