Assistant Store Manager

Kent Building Supplies; Moncton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to oversee operations in the Lumber Yard and LBM departments. This role involves maintaining high safety standards, delivering financial results, and providing excellent customer service while developing team members. If you have retail management experience and a passion for home improvement, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience considered an asset.
• Ability to leverage technology for project management and analysis.
• Openness to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all operations within the back-end of the business including Lumber Yard.
• Maintain safety standards and deliver financial results.
• Engage and motivate team members.

Skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Excellent communication skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Sensitivity to customer needs

Education

2-3 years in a leadership/supervisory role

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 were their own.

Assistant Store Managers are responsible for all operations within the ‘back-end’ of the business including the Lumber Yard and LBM (lumber and building materials) departments, including maintaining safety standards, delivering financial results, merchandising, providing a first-class customer service experience, and developing their people.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate sensitivity to customer needs and willingness to build sincere relationships.
2. Engage and motivate team members with energy/optimism, through company vision and effectively promote leadership at all levels.
3. Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results and implement process improvements.
4. Communicate with honesty and integrity, and create the space for others to do the same.
5. Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
6. Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.

Qualifications

1. Retail management experience is considered an asset.
2. 2-3 years in a leadership/supervisory role.
3. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
4. Exceptional customer service skills.
5. Ability to leverage technology for project management, analysis, and problem-solving (including Microsoft Office Suite).
6. Openness to continuous improvement and responsibility for independent learning.
7. Flexible schedule based on retail needs.
8. Shrink and inventory control experience.
9. 21+ years of age due to forklift training requirements (training provided in-house); previous forklift experience is an asset.

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 that leads with integrity and is passionate about delivering results. We cultivate a culture that nurtures talent and promotes an inclusive workplace, allowing you to grow your career across various divisions.

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

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? 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 you're interested but unsure about meeting all requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

We appreciate your interest; however, only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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 competitive prices. We prioritize safety by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. Employing over 3,700 people, we focus on strategic investment in training and technology to increase our market share. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement and innovation. Besides retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are members of the Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group, ensuring great product selection and pricing.