Department Manager Photo Lab

London Drugs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

RRSP matching

Employee discounts

Post-secondary entrance scholarships

Job summary

London Drugs in Winnipeg is seeking a Department Manager for the Photo Lab to lead staff, deliver customer service, and uphold operational standards. You will hire, schedule, and manage payroll while driving sales, inventory control and staff development.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, effective communication with customers, vendors and team, and the ability to train and coach employees for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of management retail experience.
• Extensive knowledge of photography and related technology.
• Commitment to staying current with changes in photography industry through independent study, materials, seminars, and awareness of competition.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop employees for current roles and advancement.
• Strong organizational, delegation, and leadership skills; professional sales experience and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Direct Photo Lab staff to maintain customer service and operational standards.
• Hire, schedule, and manage payroll for the department.
• Lead staff training and development and drive achievement of sales and inventory goals.
• Provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with customers, vendors and management.
• Promote Company policies and ensure adherence while supporting career advancement within the department.

Skills

People management

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Photography knowledge

Employee training

Scheduling

Job description

Not just a job… a community a partnership a team You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, customer focused people to join our team! We currently have opportunities for:

Department Manager, Photo Lab

The Department Manager, Photo Lab is responsible for directing Photo Lab employees to maintain, customer service, and operational standards within the department. The Department Manager is responsible for hiring, scheduling, and payroll, as well as the ongoing training and development of staff. The position leads the department towards achieving company goals and objectives, including financial benchmarks in sales, inventory control and payroll.

In addition to the above duties, this is a customer service position which requires a great deal of customer contact. Accordingly, 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.

Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum one year of management retail experience, however applicants without management experience may also be considered. You will have extensive knowledge of photography, combined with a commitment to staying current with changes in the relevant technology and innovations in the industry through independent research, training materials, seminars, and awareness of competitive activity.

Your proven ability to build the business will include a strong dedication to following and enforcing all Company policies, procedures, and standards as well as an ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and management. In addition you are able to train, coach, and develop employees in their current position and in preparation for advancement.

If you are a well organized individual possessing sound supervisory delegation and leadership skills, combined with professional sales experience, who has a positive attitude, a desire to support Company initiatives, and a commitment to achieving Company objectives, then we have the opportunity for you to excel!

We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as the potential to earn bonuses. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family
• Helping you plan for your future with Company matched RRSPs
• Employee Discounts
• Post secondary Entrance Scholarships for you or your children

This role will be scheduled 40 hours per week and must be available to work a flexible schedule, Monday through Sunday, for day and evening shifts. From time to time, this position requires the successful candidate to transfer from one store to another, or to work in other locations depending on organizational need and career development opportunities. Mode of transportation will be the responsibility of the employee.

If you possess the necessary skills and expertise and would like to join an exciting team of professionals,

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

London Drugs may collect, use, and/or disclose your personal information (including the information in this application) where it is reasonable for establishing, managing or terminating an employment relationship. This includes the use or disclosure of your personal information to persons inside or external to our organization, for the purpose of checking references or gathering other information to support an assessment of your candidacy.