Assistant Store Manager

J.D. Irving, Limited; Atholville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Assistant Store Manager to lead operations in a retail environment. This role demands a passion for customer service and a commitment to fostering team growth. You will have the opportunity to innovate and implement process improvements while ensuring safety and financial goals are met. If you are a motivated leader with a knack for building relationships and driving results, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and empowering workplace.

Qualifications

• 5 years of retail management experience required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Bilingual in French and English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and ensure safety standards.
• Engage and motivate team members effectively.
• Foster customer relationships and promote leadership.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Technology Utilization

Bilingual (French/English)

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Here at Kent, we know our success is based on the fearless leadership of our teams. Each of our retail locations has unique needs to best serve both its clients and staff, and we empower our Managers to manage multiple aspects of their businesses as if it was their own. Assistant Store Managers are responsible for all operations throughout the store, which includes maintaining safety standards, delivering financial results, merchandising, providing a first-class customer service experience, and developing their people.

Qualifications

• 5 years retail management experience
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to leverage technology for project management, analysis, and problem-solving (including Microsoft Office Suite)
• Openness to continuous improvement and responsibility for independent learning
• Flexible schedule based on retail needs
• Bilingual French/English
• Mobile in the Acadian Peninsula region

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sensitivity to customer needs and willingness to build sincere relationships
• Engage and motivate team members with energy and optimism, through company vision, and effectively promote leadership at all levels
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results and implement process improvements
• Communicate with honesty and integrity, and create a space for others to do the same
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships