Assistant Store Manager

United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited; Grande Prairie; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited (UFA) is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Sr. Store Manager in all store operations, including supervising in-store and yard staff and ensuring adherence to UFA policies.

You will help manage daily start-up, coaching, training, and performance, drive sales targets, maintain merchandising standards, and ensure safety through WHMIS and forklift readiness.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma with 1–3 years of supervisory experience in a sales/service environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication; customer service focus.
• Experience with POS systems and BI reporting.
• Willing to obtain WHMIS, TDG, and forklift training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise in-store and yard employees; support Store Manager in all store operations.
• Ensure payroll, financial controls, budgeting and asset protection adherence.
• Maintain POS processes and promotions; ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Lead daily operations, motivate staff to meet sales targets and ensure proper training.
• Maintain visual merchandising and adherence to directives.
• Act as Store Manager in their absence and ensure safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

POS systems

BI reporting

Forklift training

Safety compliance

People management

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Tools

POS systems

BI reporting

Job description

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Sr. Store Manager,theAssistant Store Managerassists and supports the Store Manager with all functions related to store operations including the direct supervision of in store and yard employees. The Assistant Store Manager ensures company objectives are met and UFA policies are adhered to. Responsible to perform management functions in the Store Manager's absence.

Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Store Manager, ensure compliance is adhered to with all company policies and procedures pertaining to payroll, financial controls, budgeting and the protection of company assets.
• Responsible for accuracy and adherence to all standard POS processes as well as interim processes established to accommodate special promotions.
• Ensure that company policies, best practices, and certifications are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Assist the Store Manager with UFA’s safety culture; help achieve UFA’s safety targets through training, coaching, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager with leading daily operations and supervision including motivating and coaching staff to meet and exceed store sales targets. Ensure that staff are qualified and properly trained to perform the task or operate the equipment that they are assigned to. Deliver on daily start-up checklists and tasks; ensure that short term maintenance tasks are completed on time and of quality to maximize the operating availability and efficiency.
• Assist in maintaining the visual presentation of product and accessories and ensuring they comply with corporate visual presentation and merchandising directives.
• Collaborate with operations, merchandising, and business support to operate with UFA standard operating procedures.
• Acts as the Store Manager in his/her absence.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Diploma with one to three years of progressive supervisory experience - focus on sales and customer service (sales, production, service) in a business to business sales and service environment with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Market awareness of customers and segments and changing market factors.
• Strong people and leadership skill set (Coaching, mentoring, delegation, direction, reward, recognition).
• High energy, positive attitude, enjoys working with people.
• Computer competence, with emphasis on point of sale systems, business intelligence (BI) reporting functions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Will be required to obtain WHMIS, TDG, and forklift operator training to work in yard environment.
• Must remain current with any and all required certifications.

Is a safety sensitive position as will be on site at UFA facilities and will be using UFA material handling equipment. The successful applicant will be required to pass (negative result) a drug and alcohol screening test as a condition of employment.

You and UFA. Let’s Grow Together.

UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We’re a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing.

• A Business with a Purpose - Join a member-owned co-operative with a mission that matters: improving the well‑being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities.
• Recognized and Rewarded for Your Performance - At UFA, success is shared. You’ll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizational results.
• Work-Life Success - We prioritize safety, respect your time, and offer flexible options and comprehensive benefits to support your life inside and outside of work.
• We Help Each Other Grow - Our collaborative culture fosters growth through hands‑on experience, mentorship, training, educational support, and diverse career paths.

Diversity Equity, and Belonging

At UFA, we care about our employees and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. If you require accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact [e-mail] .

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