Store Manager

Choices Market; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Choices Market, a community-centered grocery store in Vancouver, seeks an inspiring leader with proven grocery management expertise for a 12-month temporary position. You will lead a team through hands-on collaboration, drive profitability via merchandising and inventory control, and oversee operations including OHS and payroll.

The ideal candidate will have retail management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven grocery/store management experience.
• Strong communication and writing skills are required.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment (lift up to 50 lbs, stand all day).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Retail management

Time management

Retail metrics

Outlook

Excel

Physical stamina

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

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.