Assistant Store Manager - Sarnia Region

Food Basics; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A grocery store chain is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Sarnia to support the Store Manager in daily operations, drive sales, and ensure customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include achieving sales targets, maintaining safety standards, and leading a customer-focused team. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of retail management experience, good business acumen, and strong leadership skills. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary within the range of $67,900 to $101,900 annually.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years progressive management experience in retail, preferably grocery.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager to achieve sales and margin targets.
• Work with Department Managers to establish productivity goals.
• Ensure the store complies with health and safety regulations.
• Provide leadership by hiring and developing a customer-focused staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Time management skills

Good business acumen

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Education

College or University education

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Store Manager - Sarnia Region

Position Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: 45195

Banner: Food Basics

Employment Type: Permanent

The typical salary range for this position is $67,900.00 - $101,900.00 annually. The base salary offered will be determined based on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Looking for Assistant Store Managers in the Sarnia Area!

Summary

Assists the Store Manager in providing day to day management of the store including growing sales, staffing, merchandising, expense control, providing a safe environment for employees and customers and delivering a superior shopping experience for the customer. Also, the Assistant Store Manager operates the store within established Company policy, government legislation and collective agreements.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assists the Store Manager to achieve or exceed weekly, period and fiscal year store goals and objectives, including sales, profit, margin targets, shrink targets and labour targets
• Works with the Store Manager to implement various merchandising programs, procedures and processes designed to maximize the operational efficiencies and profitability of the store
• Works with Department Managers to establish productivity goals and operational standards.
• Ensures merchandise is ordered and displayed according to company planograms
• Ensures the store is maintained in accordance with all health and safety regulations as established by the company and regulatory authorities
• Provides leadership by hiring, training, directing and developing a staff that is customer focused.
• Ensures that all actions and events portray a customer friendly shopping environment
• Actively utilize new technology initiatives ensuring own and staff proficiency
• Maintains a pulse on competitive activity in the local market area and providing recommendations to Operations to overcome competitive disadvantages
• Actively participates in store based initiatives designed to enhance community involvement and enhance the store's image as a supporter of community activities
• Creates and maintains a strong working relationship with vendors and union business representatives
• Ensures the store is maintained in accordance with all health and safety regulations as established by the company and regulatory authorities

Qualifications

• College or University education
• 3 to 5 years progressive management experience in retail (grocery preferred)
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Good business acumen
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong time management skills

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