Assistant Store Manager - Parksville

Buckerfields Ltd; Parksville; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental package

RRSP matching 6%

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and certification

On-target bonus opportunity

Job summary

Buckerfield's Parksville is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead our fast-paced team and manage retail and warehousing operations in a safe, productive environment. The role emphasizes customer service, efficiency, and team collaboration.

The position requires Grade 12 diploma, 3–5 years of retail leadership, strong inventory control, and a drive to exceed sales and gross margin goals. Weekend availability and some travel may be needed to support other locations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.
• Proven ability to lead a high-paced team.
• Experience with inventory control and order processing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee retail and warehousing operations under the Store Manager.
• Lead, develop and train a team of associates to meet customer needs.
• Manage staff levels and scheduling.
• Achieve sales and gross margin targets.
• Maintain inventory levels and improve turns.
• Travel to other locations or provide coverage as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Staff training

Retail operations

Communication

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Job description

Buckerfield's Parksville - Assistant Store Manager -Salary: $50,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Do you have a good working knowledge of pet, garden, farm, feed, and livestock products?

Buckerfield's Parksvilleis seeking to hire anAssistant Store Managerto lead our fast paced, growing, knowledgeable team, and effectively manage our ongoing retail and warehousing operations in a safe and healthy manner.

Long before sustainability became headline news, Buckerfield's was a pioneer in providing home, garden, and farm products to customers who know that true value is found in quality supplies that benefit our families, our animals, and our land. Our staff are happy to share knowledge and help our customers with their latest projects. We're here to take care of our customers - it just comes naturally to us. If this sounds like you,

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and opportunity for substantial on-target bonus – ask us for more details!
• Extensive health and dental package after the required waiting period *
• 6% employer contribution to a group RRSP after the required waiting period *
• Paid vacation and stat holidays
• Opportunity for additional training and certification

*Benefits are subject to change at any time, at the sole discretion of the Employer

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Store Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of all retail and warehousing operations at Buckerfield's Parksville Store location.
• The objective of this position is to assist and support the Store Manager with organizing, directing, and controlling all operations required in:
• Leading, developing and training a team of associates to exceed customer expectations,
• Managing staff and staffing levels,
• Achieving sales and gross margin targets,
• Managing inventory levels and improving inventory turns, and
• Consistent with the short-, medium- and long-term goals, objectives, and budgets of the Company as a whole.
• Provide substitute support for other positions / areas / levels of the store, as required to maintain operations
• May be required to travel and provide additional support to other Buckerfield's locations, from time to time
• Other duties as assigned by the Store Manager

Qualifications:

• Completion and certification of Grade 12 Diploma, or equivalent
• Proven track record of effectively leading, coaching and inspiring a positive team of employees in a fast-paced, environment
• Experience with inventory management, variance tracking, ordering and invoice posting
• A minimum of three to five years of retail experience with increasing levels of responsibility

  Availability:

  • 40 hours a week, minimum
  • Days and hours of work may vary and employee will be required to work weekends and statutory holidays, as required