Department Manager General Merchandise - Internal

London Drugs INTERNAL; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

London Drugs is seeking a Department Manager, General Merchandise (DMGM) to oversee Sales Supervisors and stocking teams, ensuring merchandising standards and maximizing sales opportunities. The DMGM will use financial information to drive opportunities on the sales floor.

In the absence of the Assistant Store Manager and Store Manager, the DMGM assumes full store operation responsibilities and leads staff development and training to promote advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sales Supervisor or higher with similar responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and lead a team while upholding company policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Sales Supervisors, Stocking Team Leaders and aisle staff.
• Ensure general floor merchandising standards are met and use financial data to maximize sales opportunities.
• Cover duties in the absence of Store Manager/Assistant Store Manager.

Skills

Sales supervision

Leadership

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Customer and vendor communication

Coaching and staff development

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:

Department Manager, General Merchandise (DMGM)

The DMGM is directly responsible for the supervision of Sales Supervisors, Stocking Team Leaders, aisle staff and the stocking team, in addition to all Sales Service personnel. The DMGM is also specifically responsible for ensuring all general floor merchandising standards are met and managing the general floor by utilizing relevant financial information with the goal of maximizing sales opportunities. In the absence of the Assistant Store Manager and the Store Manager, the Department Manager General Merchandise is responsible for assuming full control and accountability for the entire store operation.

Minimum requirements to be considered for this position:

• One or more years of experience in the capacity of Sales Supervisor, including all functional responsibilities of the position.
• 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).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to demand high standards and instill urgency.
• Strong planning, organizational and leadership abilities.
• Good knowledge of company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop employees in their current position and in preparation for advancement.
• Sound supervisory and delegation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and fellow management.

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.