Store Manager, Bedford

Fisherman's Market International; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Employee discounts

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Fisherman’s Market International seeks a Store Manager to lead our Bedford location, Halifax area, with a focus on exceptional customer experiences and strong team development. You will oversee operations, merchandising, and staff performance in a trusted seafood retailer.

You will build a capable, engaged team, drive sales, and maintain high standards of quality and service while fostering a positive work culture and community connection.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in retail, food service, or customer-focused environments.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and retain staff.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a high-performing team to deliver consistent, exceptional service.
• Drive customer loyalty through engaging and knowledgeable service.
• Oversee daily store operations: scheduling, labour, inventory, and financial performance.
• Maintain high standards for merchandising, cleanliness, food safety, and product quality.
• Build product knowledge and confidence to provide consultative service.
• Monitor performance and customer feedback to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support promotions and initiatives to boost customer engagement.
• Foster a positive, respectful, accountable workplace culture.
• Lead by example with a hands-on, team-focused approach.

Skills

Store management

People leadership

Customer service leadership

Communication skills

Operations execution

Job description

Lead One of Nova Scotia’s Most Trusted Seafood Destinations

Since 1948, Fisherman’s Market has been connecting customers with some of the best seafood Nova Scotia has to offer. We are looking for an experienced, customer-focused Store Manager to lead our established Bedford location.

This is an opportunity for a strong people leader who takes pride in developing employees, maintaining high standards and creating an exceptional customer experience. You’ll lead a well-established store with a loyal customer base while continuing to strengthen its team, operations and performance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing, engaged team.
• Deliver consistently exceptional customer service and strengthen customer loyalty.
• Oversee daily store operations, including scheduling, labour, inventory and financial performance.
• Maintain high standards for merchandising, product presentation, cleanliness, food safety and quality.
• Build employee product knowledge and confidence in providing knowledgeable, consultative service.
• Monitor performance and customer feedback and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support promotions and initiatives that increase customer engagement.
• Foster a positive, respectful and accountable workplace culture.
• Lead by example with a hands-on, team-focused approach.

What You Bring

• Management experience in retail, food service, hospitality, specialty food or another customer-focused environment.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop employees.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for customer service and team development.
• The ability to balance people leadership with strong operational execution.
• A positive, accountable and hands-on leadership style.

Seafood experience is an asset, but strong leadership and a passion for exceptional customer experiences are what matter most.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation.
• Group benefits program.
• Employee discounts.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• The opportunity to lead an established and respected Fisherman’s Market location.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on employees, customers and the continued success of a proudly Atlantic Canadian business.

If you’re passionate about leading people, serving customers and building great teams, we’d love to hear from you.