Buy-Low Foods is currently seeking an Assistant Store Manager for our store located in Coquitlam (Pinetree), BC. This role is Full-Time and reports to the Store Manager.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous relevant grocery, retail and/or food service supervisory experience
• Able to lead a team in an enthusiastic and positive manner
• Superb customer service skills with a desire to provide a great shopping experience for customers
• Exceptional leadership and organizational skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, policies and practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure
• Able to maintain a professional demeanor under stressful situations
• Experience in effective merchandising that drives sales
• Have experience ordering and maintaining department stock
• Flexibility to work a variety of hours which include days, evenings, weekends and stat holidays

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Walking and standing for extended periods including bending, twisting, crouching and kneeling at times
• Must be able to be on your feet for up to an entire 8-hour shift
• Ability to perform physically demanding, repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time
• Job requires manual dexterity, attention to detail and hand-eye co-ordination

Our commitment to you:

• Competitive wages with starting rates based on experience
• Automatic wage increases based on the number of hours worked
• Room for advancement - all new opportunities posted internally first
• Company matched RRSP Program
• Comprehensive benefits package including Dental, Extended Health, Vision, Life & Disability

If you feel that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities mentioned above then we would love to hear from you!

• Oversee daily store operations, supervise employees and manage inventory
• Effectively recruit, train and retain new employees
• Maintain store staffing levels to meet the needs of our customers, while operating within budgeted wage costs
• Creation of weekly department work schedules
• 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
• Handle customer queries and complaints in a timely and professional manner
• Comply with the Company’s established Health and Safety and Food Safety policies and ensure that staff members are also adhering to these policies
• Provide a safe and clean store environment to protect both staff and customers
• Building solid relationships with customers and vendors, while actively seeking new business development opportunities through networking and community events
• Liaise with the store manager, department heads and staff to address any concerns, discuss upcoming ads or promotions, cross merchandising, etc.
• To perform other duties and tasks assigned or required as consistent with the nature and scope of the position