Store Manager – Sucker River Community Store

Keethanow Group; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keethanow Group in La Ronge is seeking a Store Manager to lead daily operations and achieve strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years’ experience in retail management, strong financial skills, and excellent people management abilities.

You will be responsible for recruiting and training staff, managing inventory levels, and building relationships with customers. A valid driver’s license and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-purpose management experience with an emphasis on retail management.
• Experience with computerized systems and operations.
• Strong skills in reviewing and analyzing financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations and manage inventory.
• Recruit and train new employees.
• Monitor and develop staff performance.

Skills

Retail management

Financial management

Inventory management

People management

Communication

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Store Manager

Working in close co‑operation with the KGB General manager, the KGB Store Manager will provide management leadership in the short‑ and long‑term planning of KGB to successfully meet its stated mission and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations, supervise employees and manage inventory.
• Effectively recruit and train new employees.
• Maintain store staffing levels to meet the needs of our customers.
• Monitor performance of staff and develop employees to their full potential.
• Manage and motivate the team to increase sales, meet targets and exceed budgeted goals, while ensuring operational efficiency.
• Analyze and compare sales data for effective merchandising.
• Adhere to safety policies and regulations.
• Building solid relationships with customers and vendors, while actively seeking new business development opportunities through networking and community events.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ multi‑purpose management experience with strong emphasis on retail management (food and non‑food).
• Knowledge of and experience in a computerized environment, including the operation and administration of a Point of Sale (POS) computer system.
• Strong financial management skills including the ability to review and analyze financial statements.
• Ability to efficiently manage inventory levels, order stock, and price products to achieve gross margin targets.
• Excellent people management skills including the ability to recruit, hire, train, motivate, evaluate, discipline, develop and increase staff performance in a cross‑cultural environment.
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred.
• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector check.
• Must possess a valid class 5 drivers’ license.