Trainee Management -FTU

Sobeys; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian grocery retailer is seeking a Full-Time grocery team member in Kelowna. You will manage displays, assist with merchandising, and provide world-class customer service. Ideal candidates will have retail experience, preferably in grocery, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $18.17 to $25.11 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Implement Division Grocery Merchandising programs.
• Manage displays and minimize out-of-stocks.
• Provide world-class customer service.
• Write grocery orders and manage merchandise.
• Set up displays and maintain product rotation.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Strong interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

High degree of initiative

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Available to work night shifts

Available to work flexible hours

Ability to supervise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education combined with retail experience

Bachelor’s degree plus retail experience

Job description

Requisition ID: 191296
Career Group: Store Careers
Job Category: Retail - Grocery
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: British Columbia
City: Kelowna
Location: 4960 Downtown Kelowna Safeway
Postal Code: V1Y6P4

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,600 stores in over 930 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.

Ready to Make an impact?

This position helps to implement Division Grocery Merchandising programs. Assists in managing displays, ordering and minimizing out-of-stocks within the department; the overall presentation of the department, while providing excellence in world-class customer service.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Provide world-class customer service
• Write Grocery order
• Load and unload merchandise for sales floor distribution
• Price changes as required
• Stock merchandise on shelves
• Set up displays
• Frozen Food, Dairy and Bakery Section – load, unload, store, rotate and order
• Schedule flow of merchandise – arrange stock room, damaged merchandise, spoils, salvage.
• Retrieve carts
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Store Manager

What you have to offer:

Skills Required:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• High degree of initiative
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Available to work night shifts
• Available to work flexible hours (am/pm shift)
• Ability to supervise is an asset

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational and experience:

• For high school graduates (or equivalent) with no post-secondary education, a minimum of 3 years retail experience*.
• For candidates with some post-secondary education, a combination of post-secondary education and retail experience* must be at least 3 years. A minimum of 6 months retail experience*.
• For college graduates, Bachelor’s degree plus at least 6 months of retail experience*.

• Grocery Retail experience is preferred

The salary range for this position in British Columbia is $18.17- $25.11. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.