Department Manager - Early Morning Freight Flow

J.D. Irving, Limited; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Canada is seeking Department Managers responsible for sales results and daily management. The role involves executing marketing campaigns, managing inventory, and providing strong leadership to associates. Candidates should possess retail sales experience and show a commitment to safety and customer service. This position offers opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales and supervision is preferred.
• Forklift experience is an asset.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads department operations, ensuring safety and customer service.
• Manages associate performance and resolves concerns.
• Maintains a clean and compliant work environment.

Skills

Ability to manage changing priorities

Forklift experience

Positive attitude

Drive and commitment

Retail sales experience

Job description

Overview

Department Managers are responsible for the sales results and daily management of their area. This includes executing marketing campaigns, managing inventory, and participating in meetings in addition to the duties of a sales associate.

Qualifications

• Can manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Forklift experience is an asset
• Motivates others through their positive attitude to always be improving
• Demonstrates the drive and commitment needed to reach goals
• Experience in retail sales and supervision is preferred
• A knowledge of department products is an asset
• Typical career steps are to manage larger departments prior to becoming an assistant store manager.

Responsibilities

• Leads department operations by demonstrating the highest standards of safety, customer service, merchandising and product accountability
• Demonstrates versatility by effectively performing the tasks of a loader, picker, checker as needed
• Communicates expectations, information and priorities to associates, ensuring they have the direction and tools needed to complete their tasks
• Manages associate performance through feedback and identifying training opportunities
• Resolves associate and customer concerns in a fair and professional manner
• Maintains a clean, organized, and compliant work environment, consistently upholding safety standards across all areas of responsibility