Retail Store Manager

Nutreco; Port Williams; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal nutrition company in Port Williams is seeking a Retail Store Manager to oversee operations and ensure high standards of customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and retail management experience. Responsibilities include executing store strategies, ensuring compliance with policies, and reporting on market trends. This role offers competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan and health benefits starting on Day 1.

Benefits

Robust pension plan with employer matching

Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA

Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health allowance

Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement

15 vacation days to start

Qualifications

• Proven retail or retail management experience focused on excellent customer service.
• Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with customers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Execute regional store strategies to enhance traffic and profitability.
• Oversee store administration and compliance with policies.
• Ensure superior store condition and visual merchandising standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education or applicable practical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices.

Nutreco has two business lines:

Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future.

Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Feeds’n Needs – Retail Division of Shur-Gain/Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco Company is seeking a Retail Store Manager

About The Role:

Our Port Williams, Nova Scotia Feeds’ n Needs store is one of 15 corporate owned stores specializing in providing quality service to animal, pet, and lawn & garden consumers throughout the Maritimes. We are seeking someone who demonstrates strong leadership and information-sharing skills to their peers. As the store manager you set the example, demonstrating a commitment to a high standard of customer service, procedure, can communicate effectively to peers and work with their team to keep them motivated and successful. The right candidate actively participates in the store’s sales development plans and the smooth running of the branch.

Responsibilities:

• Execute regional store strategies to enhance traffic and profitability
• Oversee store administration and compliance with policies
• Ensure superior store condition and visual merchandising standards
• Report on buying trends, customer needs, and profits
• Introduce innovative ideas to expand market share

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education or applicable practical experience
• Previous retail or retail management experience, focused on excellent customer service
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with customers/clients regarding merchandise
• Proven aptitude in accurate and cost-effective decision-making
• Customer management and strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment
• Powerful leadership skills and business orientation
• High level of computer competency including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Why you Will Love Working with Us

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

Local Benefits:

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 vacation days to start (tiered)

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate's experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

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Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

About Us

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Its two global company brands Skretting (aqua feed) and Trouw Nutrition (animal nutrition) have sales in over 90 countries.

Our purpose Feeding the Future captures a big challenge: feeding 9 billion people in 2050. Our responsibility is twofold: we need to make a significant contribution to meeting the rapid increase in worldwide demand for food; on the other hand, we need to find the right balance in order that we can realize growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet.

We believe in three core elements to future success: strategy execution, innovation, and competence of our people. Our values; capable, caring, collaborative, and innovative are supportive of those three core elements.