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Location: 191 Indian Rd S, Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 3W3

Position Title: Assistant Store Manager - Sarnia Region

Position Type: Permanent

Requisition ID: 45195

Banner: Food Basics

Employment Type: Full-Time

Assists the Store Manager in providing day-to-day management of the store, including growing sales, staffing, merchandising, expense control, ensuring a safe environment for employees and customers, and delivering a superior shopping experience for the customer. Also, oversees the store within established company policy, government legislation and collective agreements.

• Assist the Store Manager to achieve or exceed weekly, period and fiscal year store goals and objectives, including sales, profit, margin targets, shrink targets and labour targets.
• Work with the Store Manager to implement merchandising programs, procedures and processes designed to maximize operational efficiencies and profitability.
• Collaborate with Department Managers to establish productivity goals and operational standards.
• Ensure merchandise is ordered and displayed according to company planograms.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide leadership by hiring, training, directing and developing a customer‑focused staff.
• Ensure all actions and events portray a customer‑friendly shopping environment.
• Actively utilize new technology initiatives, ensuring personal and staff proficiency.
• Monitor competitive activity in the local market and recommend strategies to overcome disadvantages.
• Participate in store‑based initiatives designed to enhance community involvement and the store’s image as a community supporter.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and union representatives.

• College or University education.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive management experience in retail (grocery preferred).
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Good business acumen.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong time‑management skills.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Sales and Business Development

• Retail

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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.

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