Assistant Store Manager

J.D. Irving, Limited; Bathurst; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead operations in a retail environment. In this dynamic role, you will maintain safety standards, drive financial results, and ensure exceptional customer service. You will empower your team to innovate and improve processes while fostering a culture of trust and collaboration. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment that values leadership and personal development. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about retail, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of retail management experience is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sensitivity to customer needs and build relationships.
• Engage and motivate team members through company vision.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Technology Utilization

Bilingual French/English

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

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 the 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