assistant shopping mall manager

Kent Building Supplies; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Program

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Employee Discounts

Medical, Dental, Vision, RRSP Matching

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies is seeking an Assistant Store Manager - Sales & Service in Fredericton, NB. You will lead customer-focused departments such as Lumber & Building Materials, Flooring, Kitchen & Bath, Appliances, Project Centre, and Cut Shop to achieve financial goals and foster an inclusive workplace.

You will support leadership and associate development while ensuring operational standards. The role offers a competitive salary and annual bonus eligibility tied to performance and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in retail leadership or management.
• Experience with inventory management and building materials considered an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to working in a safety-conscious environment.
• Knowledge of employment standards and HR practices.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to assess broader business impacts.
• Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced retail environment using critical thinking and business insight.
• Forward-thinking, continuous-improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Kronos, and D365 systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate sales performance across customer-focused departments, driving results across Retail, Pro, and Install Sales.
• Support cross-department execution by partnering with Store Manager and Department Managers.
• Ensure departmental operations meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
• Lead change initiatives through clear communication, training, and hands-on support.
• Promote a culture of safety by participating in Health & Safety initiatives.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Communication

Safety-minded

Inventory management

HR practices knowledge

Decision-making

Team leadership

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kronos

D365

Job description

Job details

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Store Manager - Sales & Service is a key leadership role at KENT, focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience and driving overall store performance within a dynamic, multi?business retail environment. Kent stores operate as several distinct yet interconnected businesses under one roof. In addition to our core home improvement retail operation, our stores support a strong Pro?focused business and deliver Install Sales solutions-each with unique customer needs, sales approaches, and operational considerations. In this role, you will support how these business lines work together by ensuring consistent execution, strong collaboration across departments, and a seamless customer experience. This role oversees several customer?facing departments, including Lumber & Building Materials, Flooring, Kitchen & Bath, Appliances, the Project Centre, and the Cut Shop. You will be responsible for achieving financial goals, supporting leadership and associate development, and fostering an inclusive, engaged workplace culture. Success in this role requires the ability to manage complexity, balance competing priorities, and lead teams across multiple revenue streams while maintaining strong operational standards. This role offers a competitive salary ($40-65,000/yr) with eligibility for annual bonus incentives tied to leadership, operational excellence, and collaborative success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor and evaluate sales performance across customer?focused departments, applying financial insight and business judgement to drive results across Retail, Pro, and Install Sales. Support cross?department execution by partnering with the Store Manager, Office Manager, and Department Managers to align sales, inventory, and staffing priorities. Ensure departmental operations consistently meet safety standards and regulatory requirements. Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, service delivery, and customer experience. Lead change initiatives through clear communication, training, and hands?on support to ensure team alignment. Promote a culture of safety by actively participating in Health & Safety initiatives and supporting compliance. Build strong, respectful relationships across teams, encouraging collaboration and shared accountability. Use technology effectively to support daily operations, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Kronos for timekeeping and scheduling, and D365 for sales processes, customer interactions, and inventory tracking.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in retail leadership or management
• Experience with inventory management and building materials considered an asset
• Demonstrated commitment to working in a safety?conscious environment
• Knowledge of employment standards and HR practices
• Strong decision?making skills with the ability to assess broader business impacts
• Proven ability to lead in a fast?paced retail environment using critical thinking and business insight
• Forward?thinking, continuous?improvement mindset
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Kronos, and D365 systems

What we Offer

Wellness Program
Employee and Family Assistance Plan
Employee Discounts
Medical, Dental, Vision, RRSP Matching, and PTO benefits
Growth and development opportunities through KENT and the greater J.D. Irving, Limited organization

ABOUT US

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an incl

• Location Fredericton , NB
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 25.00 to $ 67.00 HOUR hourly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source CareerBeacon #3608947

• Fredericton, NB

Advertised until

2026-09-13