Manager Store in Training (MIT)

Jace Holdings Ltd.; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Canada is seeking a Store Manager in Training to develop strong leadership skills and drive operational excellence. You'll work closely with the Store Manager to enhance customer experiences, manage financial performance, and lead community initiatives. The role offers a comprehensive rewards package including competitive benefits, a 10% discount, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Access to Virtual Health Care

Retirement and Savings Plan

10% in-store discount

Learning and Development Resources

Parental leave top-up

Paid Vacation and Days-off

Qualifications

• Above-average communication skills (oral and written).
• Full knowledge of retail operations and skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Working knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Create a coaching and development culture.
• Ensure superior execution of retail programs.
• Work with store management to host community events.
• Achieve financial targets and deliver on budgeted KPIs.

Skills

Communication skills

Retail operations

Microsoft Office proficiency

SAP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID: 192245
Career Group: Pharmacy Careers
Job Category: Retail - Front End
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Newfoundland and Labrador
City: St. John's
Location: 810 Topsail Road Lawtons
Postal Code: A1E 2C2

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.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

Overview

The Store Manager In Training (MIT) program will develop a strong bench of Store Managers who can operate effectively in the Store as a business model. Store Managers in training will work with the Store Manager to provide and communicate strategic direction and vision for the store. The MIT will ensure operational excellence in retail merchandising, inventory management, and customer relations. The MIT will Coach and develop Department Managers to deliver superior customer service and shopping experiences through execution of strategy, customized for the local market, while achieving budgeted financial results. The MIT contributes to an environment of employee and customer engagement.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• People Leadership – Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees which embraces a passion for food
• Work with the Store Manager to communicate operational requirements, operational changes, and store vision throughout the total store
• Customer Offering – Understand and respond to local market needs and competition
• Ensure superior execution of the retail commercial programs and provide feedback and recommendations to appropriate parties
• Role model, coach, and reinforce customer service expectations on a daily basis for all staff
• Ensure community presence by working with store management and community partners to host/support community events
• Create a shopping experience that engages customers to enhance loyalty, sales, and profit
• Execute winning conditions
• Execute SMART Initiatives
• Policy/Regulatory Adherence – Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered
• Ensure OH&S, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained
• Financial – Ensure efficient operation of the business to achieve all financial targets and deliver on budgeted KPIs
• Personal/Professional Development – Thoroughly understand all relevant company programs and attend training as required
• Maintain knowledge of current industry trends and take ownership for development requirements
• Successful completion of the Store Manager training program, including department training, total store operations training, online testing, and project components
• Participation in Powertalk and LMI training
• Completion of MIT routines and acting Store Manager role, including the MIT exam administered by the DO
• Be prepared to present CES review and P&L understanding for financial acumen
• Employee Engagement – Foster an environment of employee engagement and be known as the “employer of choice”
• Other duties as required

What you have to offer:

• Above-average communication skills (oral and written)
• Full knowledge of retail operations and skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite
• Working knowledge of SAP
• High School Diploma
• Completion of the Store Manager Assessment process

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

Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy.

We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

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

• Competitive Benefits Package, 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 to build and add value to your savings
• A 10% in-store discount at participating banners and access to other discount programs
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel 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.