Assistant Store Manager

Kent Building Supplies; Rothesay; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to oversee store operations, ensuring safety standards and delivering exceptional customer service. The role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to foster team motivation and innovation. Join a dynamic team committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of retail management experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sensitivity to customer needs and build relationships.
• Engage and motivate team members with energy and optimism.
• Lead with courage and foster connection by putting people first.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Leadership

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Here at Kent, we know our success is based on the effective 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 throughout the store, which includes maintaining safety standards, delivering financial results, merchandising, providing a first-class customer service experience, and developing their people.

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, creating a 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.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of retail management experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both 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.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and employs approximately 20,000 dedicated employees. At JDI, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. Our culture nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, allowing you to grow your career across our various divisions.

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

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies show 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 feel you don't meet all requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

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

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 great prices. We prioritize safety by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. Employing over 3,700 people, we focus on developing our people and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to 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 excellent product selection and pricing.