Store Manager

Nature's Fare Markets; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Choices Market is seeking an inspiring leader with proven grocery management expertise for a temporary 12-month assignment. You will guide store teams with a hands-on, collaborative approach while focusing on profitability through effective merchandising, ordering, inventory and waste control.

The role requires strong communication, service orientation, and experience managing retail operations, vendor relationships, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven grocery management experience.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Service-oriented mindset and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead store employees with a hands-on, collaborative approach.
• Manage profitability through merchandising, ordering, inventory and waste management.
• Oversee operations including OHS, equipment maintenance, scheduling and payroll.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Engage with the community through events and partnerships.

Skills

Inspiring leadership

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Retail management

Multitasking

Retail metrics

Outlook & Excel

Shift flexibility

Physical stamina

Job description

Choices Market is a community-centered grocery store dedicated to offering its customers exceptional products and personalized service. We currently have an amazing career opportunity for an inspiring leader with proven grocery management expertise.

This is a temporary position expected to last 12 months

We are seeking someone who will:

• lead our team of store employees through a hands-on, collaborative approach;
• manage store profitability through effective merchandising, ordering, inventory and waste management;
• oversee all store operations including OHS, equipment maintenance, scheduling and payroll;
• manage relationships with our vendors and suppliers; and
• connect with the surrounding community by cultivating connections and by planning shared events.

The ideal person for this position will:

• clearly demonstrate the ability to inspire and motivate employees;
• be an outstanding communicator with excellent writing skills;
• be service-oriented and enjoy responding to customer and business needs;
• possess significant retail management experience;
• be able to juggle multiple demands with a calm demeanor, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines;
• understand retail metrics and be able to meet financial targets;
• be proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel;
• be willing to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends; and
• be comfortable in a physically demanding job, able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand on his/her feet all day.