Manager Meat

Jace Holdings Ltd.; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Meat Manager to lead a dynamic team in a thriving retail environment. This role focuses on coaching and developing staff, managing operations, and delivering exceptional customer service. You will foster an engaging shopping experience while ensuring fiscal responsibility through effective budget and inventory management. Join a company recognized among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your contributions will make a significant impact on both the team and the community. If you are passionate about food and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance

Virtual Health Care Access

Retirement and Savings Plan

10% In-store Discount

Learning and Development Resources

Parental Leave Top-up

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of retail experience, preferably in meat.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop department staff to enhance customer loyalty.
• Manage budgets, inventory control, and product presentation.

Skills

Retail Store Experience

Meat Experience

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Customer Service

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company: Sobeys

Requisition ID: 189001
Career Group: Store Management
Job Category: Retail - Meat
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: British Columbia
City: Courtenay
Location: 9481 Courtenay Cliffe Thrifty Foods
Postal Code: V9N 2K5

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

The Meat Manager is responsible for coaching, motivating, and developing department staff to foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement. They are fiscally responsible for the operation of the department and will manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising while adhering to all protocols, procedures, policies and other programs and initiatives.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees that embraces a passion for food
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership while serving as a role model
• Manage direct reports including selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation
• Manage store operations and communicate requirements/changes to department employees as required

Customer Offering

• Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales and profit
• Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trends
• Order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standard
• Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs

Personal/ Professional Development

• Thorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as required
• Keeps abreast of local competitor activity, industry trends and makes recommendations on internal pricing, promotions and product policies

Employee Engagement

• Act as the employer of choice by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement
• Initiate, support, participate and lead community and charitable events and activities

Other Duties

• Coordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairs
• Provide feedback for continuous improvement
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirements
• Other duties as required

What you have to offer:

• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, meat experience preferred
• High School Diploma
• Full knowledge of total store and department operations
• Experience reading and analyzing financial reports, and experience in developing and adhering to budgets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Above average communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

The salary range for this position in British Columbia is $48,000.00 - $66,000.00. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.

Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid Vacation and Days-off

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.