Assistant Store Manager

at  Food Basics

Location: 286 Chatham St.North, Blenheim, Ontario, N0P 1A0
Position Title: Assistant Store Manager
Position Type: Permanent
Requisition ID: 41112
Banner: Food Basics
Employment Type: Full-Time

SUMMARY

Assists the Store Manager in providing day to day management of the store including 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 Assistant Store Manager operates the store within established Company policy, government legislation and collective agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS

College or University education
3 to 5 years 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

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists 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
Works with the Store 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. Ensures 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 participates in store based initiatives designed to enhance community involvement and enhance the store’s image as a supporter of community activities
Creates and maintains a strong working relationship with vendors and union business representatives
Ensures the store is maintained in accordance with all health and safety regulations as established by the company and regulatory authorities