Merchandising & Store Ops Associate Manager

No Frills; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

No Frills in Canada is seeking an Associate Manager to directly manage store staff and ensure the store is merchandised to maximize sales and profitability. The Associate Manager shares responsibility for labour costs and other key financial metrics, and assumes overall operational responsibility in the owner/manager’s absence.

Candidates should have 2 years of management experience with strong communication skills and flexible availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2 years of management experience
• Ability to work with minimal direction
• Strong knowledge of produce area and store operations

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure a consistently high standard of customer service
• Train and motivate staff
• Provide a positive working environment, coach, advise and listen to employee problems/issues
• Prepare, post and change work schedules to meet business needs
• Delegate and prioritize workload for staff
• Effectively merchandise advertising and promotional programs to maximize brand advantage
• Maintain up to date information about market trends and competitor activities
• Coordinate receiving, handling and storing of product to achieve optimal results
• Maintain Category sets, mixing for profit as required
• Use reports to ensure overall store profitability
• Work with Sales representatives to negotiate credits, display merchandising and order levels
• Provide accurate purchasing/ordering for store bookings and seasonal bookings
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels through effective ordering and rotation
• Ensure pricing integrity
• Coordinate daily employee activities and provide input into performance management
• Any other duties to ensure courteous service, competitively priced products and hygiene standards

Skills

People management

Customer service

Merchandising

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

No Frills in Canada is seeking an Associate Manager to directly manage store staff and ensure the store is merchandised to maximize sales and profitability. The Associate Manager shares responsibility for labour costs and other key financial metrics, and assumes overall operational responsibility in the owner/manager’s absence.

Candidates should have 2 years of management experience with strong communication skills and flexible availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.