Assistant Store Manager

Our client is a leading national operator of dollar discount stores and has grown to be a Canadian success story and a household name.

Your new role

The Assistant Store Manager provides support to the Store Manager in overseeing the daily retail store operations, and in the absence of the Store Manager, ensures that store opening / closing, and asset management procedures are followed.

1. Ensuring that company rules and regulations are explained, understood, and followed by all team members.
2. Recruiting, developing, training, and motivating a team of Key Holders and Store Associates.
3. Ensuring the inventory counts (on-hands) are done in a prompt and precise manner, in order to ensure proper resupply of goods.
4. Act as a secondary contact person for any issues related to store alarm system.
5. Ensuring that established merchandising practices are followed;
6. Operating a cash register.

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a management position in the retail industry.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
• Ability to efficiently organize time and manage priorities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Flexibility regarding availabilities and work schedules (day, evening, weekend).