Assistant Store Manager

Kal Tire; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Senior Assistant Store Manager in Fort St. John, BC, focused on people development and operational excellence. This role involves nurturing team growth, enhancing customer relations, and managing store operations while offering competitive salary and benefits packages.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Employee and Family Assistance Program

RRSP with company matching

Competitive team member discount program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in managerial roles preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and manage daily operations.
• Assist with hiring, training, and team performance management.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager to implement strategies.

Skills

Team Development

Customer Relations

Strategic Planning

Change Management

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Management Training

Job description

Are you seeking a dynamic role focused on people development, strategic planning, cost control, inventory management, and budgeting? Are you looking to transition into a role that aligns with your passion for people, strategy, and operational excellence? Look no further! We are seeking a talented Senior Assistant Store Manager for the St. Fort John, BC store.

Key Highlights of this role

• You will play a key role in fostering the career growth of your team members.
• You will have the opportunity to facilitate hiring, training, influence, mentorship, and performance management.
• You will have the opportunity to enhance customer relations, improve communication skills, and support the store manager with daily operations.
• You will be a key component in change management, acting as a change leader and an example to your team.
• Through Kal Tire’s career pathing and our in-house certification process, you will be set up for success and growth within your career.

Why Kal Tire?

• Our aim is that the career of every team member is supported by quality leadership, training, and opportunities for advancement.
• We offer a structured work schedule and pride ourselves on a supportive and safe work environment.
• The target salary range for this position is $71,927 to $84,150 per year based on experience. We offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Participate in an RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) program with matching Profit Sharing (DPSP).
• A competitive team member discount program that offers team members discounts on tires, services and more.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional customer service to help fulfill customer's needs at the front counter.
• Managing administrative duties such as payables, cash reports, etc.
• Communicating with team members for effective problem-solving.
• Taking on various roles throughout the day, such as from sales and service experts to mentoring team members to planning and executing goals, administrator, and more.
• Willingness to learn the business by working in the service area.
• Assists with managing Kal Tire assets and cash flow under company standards and expectations.
• Collaborates with the Store Manager to implement strategies and plans and ensures completion of supporting activities to deliver expected outcomes.
• Operate with confidence and sound judgment under pressure; and can prioritize effectively.

Qualifications And Success

• You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in managerial/ supervisory roles (preferred).
• A valid Driver's License.
• A high school diploma/ GED equivalent and some management training (preferred).
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs. as needed.
• Foster a culture of positivity and growth where everyone feels encouraged to thrive.
• Drive engagement by building meaningful connections with customers and provide personalized experiences.
• Motivate and develop team members in a respectful work environment.
• Prioritize safety by actively encouraging your team to wear required PPE and follow work protocols.

Our Inclusive Culture

At Kal Tire, we're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to succeed. We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Hiring Process

Upon shortlist, you will be contacted by a member of our recruiting team and invited to a telephone interview. Successful candidates will then have the opportunity to meet and interview with members of our leadership team over MS Teams and/or in person.

Additionally, as part of our standard hiring process, prospective Team Members at the Job Offer stage will be requested to undergo a Canadian Criminal Record Check. Candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employers to be considered for this position at this time.

Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in Vernon, BC. Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our service approach, and our lineup of trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities and a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of scrap tires are recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. Our Mining Tire Group services over 150 mine sites across five continents. We foster an inclusive and respectful culture and are committed to accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process.