Do you have a good working knowledge of pet, garden, farm, feed, and livestock products?
Buckerfields Kelowna, BC is seeking to hire a Store Manager to lead our fast paced, growing, knowledgeable team, and effectively manage our ongoing retail and warehousing operations in a safe and healthy manner.
Long before sustainability became headline news, Buckerfields was a pioneer in providing home, garden, and farm products to customers who know that true value is found in quality supplies that benefit our families, our animals, and mother nature. Our staff are happy to share knowledge and help our customers with their latest projects. We’re here to take care of our customers - it just comes naturally to us. If this sounds like you, apply today!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent customer service and merchandising skills, and ability to understand customer needs and the local customer market
• Strong ability to effectively lead, coach and inspire a positive team of employees in a fast-paced, environment
• Experience with effectively managing inventory levels / turns, inventory purchasing and inventory pricing within Company guidelines and limits
• Exceptional organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to multitask
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make rational decisions
• Minimum 3-5 years managerial experience in the retail / service industry with increasing levels of responsibility
• Knowledge and experience with computer software, including Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Power BI, etc.), Counterpoint, etc.
• A university degree in a related field, such as Business Administration, will be seen as an asset

Under the direction of the General Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of all retail and warehousing operations at Buckerfields’ Kelowna Store location.

The objective of this position is to organize, direct, and control all operations required in:

• Providing outstanding customer service,
• Achieving sales and gross margin targets,
• Managing inventory levels and improving inventory turns, and
• Managing staff and staffing levels,

Consistent with the short-, medium- and long-term goals, objectives, and budgets of the Company as a whole.
Provide substitute support for other positions / areas / levels of the store, as required to maintain operations
May be required to travel and provide additional support to other Buckerfields’ locations, from time to time
Other duties as assigned by the General Manager