Assistant Store Manager

J.D. Irving, Limited; Miramichi; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Assistant Store Manager to lead operations and foster a customer-centric environment. This role empowers you to manage multiple aspects of the store, ensuring safety, financial success, and exceptional service. With a focus on team development and innovation, you will engage with customers and staff alike, creating lasting relationships. If you thrive in a fast-paced retail setting and are passionate about leadership and continuous improvement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of retail management experience required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and maintain safety standards.
• Engage and motivate team members to achieve results.

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 in French/English
• Mobile in the Acadian Peninsula region

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