Store Manager - Grand Bend

Food Basics; Goderich; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A grocery retail chain in Goderich is seeking a Store Manager to oversee daily operations, enhance sales, and lead a customer-focused staff. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of management experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include achieving sales goals, compliance with safety standards, and fostering community relationships. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with room for growth and development.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years progressive management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the store to meet sales and profit goals.
• Work with District Manager to implement merchandising programs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Hire, train and develop customer-focused staff.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships.

Skills

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Strong communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Strong time management skills

Good business acumen

Education

College or University education

Job description

Location: 397 Bayfield Rd, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 4E9

Position Title: Store Manager - Grand Bend

Position Type: Permanent

Requisition ID: 45557

Banner: Food Basics

Employment Type: Full-Time

Looking for Assistant Store Managers within the Grand Bend Area!

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.

Specific Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• College or University education
• 3 to 5 years progressive management experience
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Good business acumenStrong communication and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong time management skills

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.

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