Saskatoon Area Assistant Store Manager

Save-On-Foods; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two dynamic Assistant Store Managers for its Saskatoon locations. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional customer service while supporting store operations. Your leadership will drive sales and profitability, and your commitment to team development will foster a positive work environment. If you are passionate about food and customer service, and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career with a company that values innovation and integrity.

Benefits

Get paid every Friday!

Exclusive team member offers and discounts.

Benefits & pension eligibility.

Wellness and team member assistance program.

Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of leadership experience in a customer service environment.
• Food Safe Certification is required.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team, fostering a positive customer-first environment.
• Support the Store Manager in overall store operations.
• Analyze income statements to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Human Resources

Financial Planning

Inventory Control

Food Safety

Communication

Education

Post-Secondary Education (Business Focus)

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

With over 175 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand, and a great place to grow your career.

We are hiring for two Assistant Store Managers for our Save-On-Foods locations in the Saskatoon Area.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading a team, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource to the store’s management team and team members; fostering a positive team environment that is focused on Always Customer First service.
• Supporting the Store Manager with overall store operations; acting as their backup in all store related matters and helping achieve the vision for the store.
• Adhering to operational standards (e.g., customer service, front end operations, scheduling, cash office, health and safety, cleanliness).
• Supporting team member relations (e.g., recruitment, training, administration of the collective agreement (if applicable), conflict resolution, performance management, rewards/recognition and the identification and development of future leaders).
• Reviewing and analyzing income statements and working with the store’s management team to identify opportunities to grow profit.
• Supporting the communication of key messages to the store’s management team and/or team members to inspire alignment with key business objectives.
• Using business/HR metrics and dashboards to monitor and improve the performance of the entire store.
• Using knowledge of the community, competitive environment, and industry to develop entrepreneurial strategies to grow the business.
• Performing all job duties throughout the store as needed, including lifting weight (up to 50 lbs.), standing for long periods of time, and working in hot/cold environments.
  
  
  

You have:

• A minimum of 7-10 years of leadership experience in a customer service environment.
• Post-Secondary education with a business focus (considered an asset).
• Food Safe Certification.
• Strong computer skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the following areas:
• Achieving store sales targets and profitability.
• Human Resources (e.g., performance management, conflict resolution, store culture and engagement).
• Labour Relations and knowledge of the collective agreement (if applicable).
• Store financial planning and budgeting.
• Developing and executing merchandising plans.
• Inventory control, shrink management and stocktaking.
• Scheduling.
• Health and Safety.
• Food Safety.
  
  
  

You are:

• A demonstrated leader with business and financial acumen.
• Driven to support and communicate a vision.
• A leader that embodies communication, collaboration, initiative, and awareness.
• Passionate about great food and outstanding service.
• Enthusiastic with a strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude.
• Positive with a sense of humor and a fun attitude at work.
• Committed to ongoing learning and development.
  
  
  

Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Get paid every Friday!
• Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
• Benefits & pension eligibility.
• Wellness and team member assistance program.
• Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
  
  
  

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Join our Team!

Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team!