Assistant Store Manager

Kent Building Supplies; Bathurst; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to oversee store operations, ensuring safety, financial performance, and exceptional customer service. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to team development. Join a dynamic team dedicated to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5 years retail management experience.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety standards and deliver financial results.
• Engage and motivate team members with energy and optimism.
• Foster connection by putting people first.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Bilingual French/English

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sensitivity to customer needs and willingness to build sincere relationships
• Engage and motivate team members with energy/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

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 solving problems (including Microsoft Office Suite)
• Openness to continuous improvement and responsibility for independent learning
• Flexible schedule based on retail needs
• Bilingual French/English

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and employs 20,000 dedicated employees. At JDI, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. We foster a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, offering growth opportunities across our divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to disclose their needs to ensure equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies show many applicants apply only when they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If interested but unsure about meeting all requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

We appreciate your interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About The Team

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada, with 48 locations and an ecommerce website. Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service, quality products, and great prices. We prioritize safety, employ over 3,700 staff, and focus on training, technology, and continuous improvement. We also operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company, and are part of the Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and ARENA buying group, ensuring great product selection and pricing.