Store Manager - Camrose Food

Co-op Community Spaces; Camrose; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative co-operative seeks a Retail Manager for their Camrose Food Store. This role is crucial for leading a dynamic team, implementing strategic business plans, and ensuring exceptional customer service. You will be responsible for managing inventories and coaching team members while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. With competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the community and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are passionate about retail and community service, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Pension Plan

Growth and Learning Opportunities

Teamwork and Innovation Culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operational leadership experience in retail.
• Knowledge of commodity sales and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performance team to meet operational targets.
• Develop business plans and merchandising initiatives.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Team Development

Business Planning

Education

Related Degree or Certificate

Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) Training

Tools

AI Predictive Tools

Computer Software

Job description

Wild Rose Co-op - Retail Manager, Camrose Food Store

Wild Rose Co-op is seeking an innovative and experienced retail professional to lead and grow our Camrose Food Store.

About Us:

As a co-operative, we operate differently. We work together to serve Western Canadians, reinvesting profits into our communities and supporting sustainable growth. Learn more at www.wildrosecoop.crs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and lead a high-performance team to meet operational and financial targets, maximizing efficiency and returns.
• Develop and implement business plans, growth strategies, and merchandising initiatives.
• Communicate with the Operational Manager regarding daily operations, budgets, sales, and targets.
• Lead the team in providing quality, fresh goods and exceptional customer service.
• Manage inventories accurately, minimizing losses.
• Coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Ensure completion of policies, training, and certifications in a timely manner.
• Represent Co-op at community events, promoting our "You’re at Home Here" brand.
• Achieve objectives related to brand, service, quality, and timeliness, and identify areas for improvement.
• Handle customer complaints and ensure high customer satisfaction standards.

Qualifications:

• Related degree, certificate, or Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) Food Managers and CRS ADVANCE training.
• Minimum of 5 years of operational leadership experience in a retail environment.
• Knowledge of commodity sales, gross margin, and inventory management.
• Experience within the Co-operative Retailing System is an asset.
• Foodwise certification is required (training available internally if needed).

This role involves using various computer software, AI predictive tools, phone applications, and manual handling of products.

Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a pension plan. We support growth, learning, and a culture of teamwork and innovation.

We value diversity and inclusion, striving to create a workplace as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage all team members to bring their whole selves to work.