Store Manager

Metro Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Store Manager to lead operations in London. This role involves driving sales growth, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You will work closely with the District Manager to implement merchandising strategies and enhance operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, alongside a commitment to fostering a customer-friendly environment. Join a company that values diversity and community involvement, and be part of a team dedicated to delivering an exceptional shopping experience.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of progressive management experience required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage store operations to achieve sales and profit targets.
• Lead and develop a customer-focused staff for superior service.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management Skills

Business Acumen

Education

College or University Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: 301 Oxford St W, London, Ontario, N6H 1S6

Position Title: Store Manager

Position Type: Permanent

Requisition ID: 41966

Banner: Metro

Employment Type: Full-Time

Looking for Store Managers in London

Summary

The Store Manager provides day to day management of the store which includes growing sales, staffing, merchandising, expense control, providing a safe environment for employees and customers and delivering a superior shopping experience for the customer. Also, the Store Manager operates the store within established Company policy, government legislation and collective agreements.

Responsibilities

1. To achieve or exceed weekly, period and fiscal year store goals and objectives, including sales, profit, margin targets, shrink targets and labour targets.
2. Works with the District Manager to implement various merchandising programs, procedures and processes designed to maximize the operational efficiencies and profitability of the store.
3. Works with Department Managers to establish productivity goals and operational standards. Ensure merchandise is ordered and displayed according to company planograms.
4. Ensures the store is maintained in accordance with all health and safety regulations as established by the company and regulatory authorities.
5. Provides leadership by hiring, training, directing and developing a staff that is customer focused. Ensures that all actions and events portray a customer friendly shopping environment.
6. Actively utilize new technology initiatives ensuring own and staff proficiency.
7. Maintains a pulse on competitive activity in the local market area and providing recommendations to Operations to overcome competitive disadvantages.
8. Actively participate in store based initiatives designed to enhance community involvement and enhance the store's image as a supporter of community activities.
9. Create and maintain a strong working relationship with outside vendors.
10. Create and maintain a strong working relationship with union business representatives - responsible for first stage grievance handling.
11. Ensure store compliance with all legislative and regulatory bodies (ie: ESA, Human Rights, CFIA).

Eligibility

1. College or University education
2. 3 to 5 years progressive management experience
3. Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
4. Good business acumen
5. Strong communication and organizational skills
6. Strong leadership skills
7. Strong time management skills

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.