Front Store Manager, Salaried Full Time Flexible Shifts

Loblaw Companies Limited; Vernon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee purchase discount

Online learning through Academy

Competitive pay

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Vernon, British Columbia is seeking a Front Store Manager to lead the front store team, drive exceptional customer service, and oversee store operations excluding Pharmacy.

You will manage staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and standards adherence using Workforce Management (WFM), while mentoring staff and upholding our Blue Culture values. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and clear path to career growth.

Qualifications

• Previous retail management experience for a minimum of 5 years.
• Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills.
• Proven ability to drive store performance and financial results.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and adapt to changing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain store standards to optimize customer experience and profitability.
• Manage labour scheduling and utilise WFM to maximize productivity.
• Ensure staffing levels are adequate to operate the business.
• Lead by our Core Values to engage and develop staff.
• Collaborate with management to meet store targets and programs.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Coaching & communication

Staff development

Time management

Tools

Workforce Management (WFM)

Job description

Location

3417 31St Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, V1T 2H6

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.

With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Summary

The Front Store Manager (FSM) is responsible for managing the overall Front Store’s performance. The Front Store includes all areas of the store, including cosmetics, excluding Pharmacy. The Front Store Manager leads staff in providing excellent Front Store customer service, manages all process and procedures utilizing financial resources and ensures store objectives are achieved.

Operations

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains Store Standards to optimize customer experience, drive customer traffic, and positively impact store profitability


• Works with Management Team to ensure Store Standards are in effect 100% of the time, including the backroom


• Manages labour scheduling and leverages Work Force Management (WFM) to maximize labour productivity


• Ensures staffing levels are adequate to effectively operate the business

Human Resources

• Complies with Human Resources Standards


• Hires and/or supports hiring for all departments, excluding Pharmacy


• Maintains wage administration within SLPH guidelines


• Conducts probationary reviews for new hires and annual staff performance reviews


• Manages staff performance through ongoing coaching, action planning, and follow-up


• Drives Blue Culture, engagement, and leads and motivates staff through leading by our Core Values

Finance

• Analyzes financial reports, identifies trends and addresses discrepancies between planned and actual through effective utilization of the FSM Monitoring Report


• Meets period, quarterly and annual targets


• Sets individual goals for departments to motivate employees and ensures goals are met


• Develops and executes strategies to improve business efficiency at the store

Qualifications

• Planning, Judgement and Decision Making


• Planning and preparation for Inventory Management


• Use judgment and decision making skills to control expenses


• Provides effective leadership and ongoing mentorship and ensures development of all staff


• Efficient time management skills


• Able to prioritize activities quickly in response to changing initiatives


• Effective organization and planning skills

Experience

• Previous retail management experience for a minimum of 5 years


• Demonstrated ability to drive the business, lead by example and support corporate programs


• Works effectively with management team


• Superior interpersonal, coaching and communication skills


• Strong business and financial acumen


• Strong relationship builder with key internal and external agencies

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Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

Employment Type

Full time

Type Of Role

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct - it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Hiring Range / Échelle Salariale à L’embauche

$65,000.00 - $67,000.00 / 65.000,00$ - 67.000,00$ (per year / par an)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d'un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu'un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d'emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L'entreprise utilise l'intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d'évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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