Assistant Store Manager - Internal

London Drugs INTERNAL; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

London Drugs is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in day-to-day operations and leadership of the store team in a fast-paced retail environment. The role focuses on operational excellence, customer service, and upholding company standards.

The position emphasizes promoting from within, coaching staff, and maintaining merchandising standards while achieving financial targets. This opportunity suits a motivated, reliable manager ready to contribute to a growing team.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience as Department Manager General Merchandise.
• Current performance review indicating promotion readiness.
• Successful completion of mandatory management training courses.
• An effective leadership style.
• A strong work ethic with a high degree of integrity.
• A decisive approach with the ability to make things happen.
• A firm, fair and consistent manner of dealing with subordinates.
• A dedication to following and enforcing all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and management.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop management and staff in their current positions and in preparation for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Assume full control and accountability for the entire operation in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Oversee employee relations and retail operations.
• Maintain merchandising standards and planograms; ensure compliance with all mandatory displays and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

People management

Job description

As a valued London Drugs family member, the opportunities for career growth are unlimited!

Here is a great chance for you to grow your skills and experience. We are currently hiring for:

Assistant Store Manager

In conjunction with the Store Manager and in the Store Manager’s absence, the Assistant Store Manager is responsible for assuming full control and accountability for the entire operation, including employee relations, retail operations, meeting financial benchmarks, maintaining merchandising standards (including compliance with all mandatory displays and planograms) and maintenance of the physical plant.

Applicants must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment while at the same time providing quality service in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.

Minimum requirements to be considered for this position:

• One or more years of experience in the capacity of Department Manager General Merchandise.
• A current performance review indicating that you are considered ready for promotion.
• Successful completion of all management training courses that are mandatory for your current position (refer to the current Required Training chart on the Employee Portal).
• An effective leadership style.
• A strong work ethic, with a high degree of integrity.
• A decisive approach, with the ability to make things happen.
• A firm, fair and consistent manner of dealing with subordinates.
• A dedication to following and enforcing all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and management.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop management and staff in their current positions and in preparation for advancement.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.