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Assistant Front Store Manager

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Shoppers Drug Mart

Aug 9, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Sidney
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need retail management experience, strong leadership and organizational skills, effective decision-making, financial acumen, and the ability to prioritize and communicate well with teams.
  • You will maintain store standards, manage staffing and scheduling, support hiring, ensure HR compliance, and drive engagement by leading through core values to enhance customer experience and profitability.

Requirements

  • - Planning, Judgement and Decision Making
  • - Planning and preparation for Inventory Management
  • - Use judgment and decision-making skills to control expenses
  • - Provides effective leadership and ongoing mentorship and ensures development of all staff
  • - Efficient time management skills
  • - Able to prioritize activities quickly in response to changing initiatives
  • - Effective organization and planning skills
  • - Previous retail management experience
  • - Demonstrated ability to drive the business, led by example and support corporate programs
  • - Works effectively with management team
  • - Superior interpersonal, coaching and communication skills
  • - Business and financial acumen
  • - Relationship builder with key internal and external agencies

Responsibilities

  • Maintains Store Standards to optimize customer experience, drive customer traffic, and positively impact store profitability
  • Works with Management Team to ensure Store Standards are in effect 100% of the time, including the backroom
  • To help manage in conjunction with the FSM, labour scheduling and leverages Work Force Management (WFM) to maximize labour productivity
  • Ensures staffing levels are adequate to effectively operate the business
  • Complies with Human Resources Standards
  • To help with hiring in conjunction with the FSM, Hires and/or supports hiring for all departments, excluding Pharmacy
  • Maintains wage administration within SLPH guidelines
  • Drives Blue Culture, engagement, and leads and motivates staff through leading by our Core Values

FAQs

What is the role of the Assistant Front Store Manager?

The Assistant Front Store Manager assists the Front Store Manager in managing the store’s human, physical, and financial resources to ensure that store objectives are achieved.

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include maintaining store standards, managing staffing levels, supporting hiring in conjunction with the FSM, and ensuring compliance with human resources standards.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should have planning and decision-making skills, efficient time management, effective organization and planning skills, and previous retail management experience.

What kind of experience is preferred for this position?

Previous retail management experience is required, along with demonstrated ability to drive business performance and leadership skills.

Is there a focus on employee engagement in this role?

Yes, the Assistant Front Store Manager is expected to drive Blue Culture, engagement, and motivate staff through leading by the company's Core Values.

What type of training and development opportunities are available?

There are online learning opportunities through the Academy, along with ongoing mentorship to ensure the development of all staff.

What is the typical pay range for this position?

The hiring range is between $20.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience and geographical location.

Are there any benefits for employees in this role?

Yes, employees can benefit from a purchase discount program, flexible schedules, and competitive pay.

Is diversity and inclusion valued at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Yes, the company recognizes Canada’s diversity as an opportunity to better serve communities and strives to reflect this diversity in hiring and culture.

What should applicants know about accommodation for disabilities?

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

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Shoppers Drug Mart

Helping millions of Canadians Live Life Well.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation is a licensor of full-service retail drug stores operating under the name Shoppers Drug Mart® (Pharmaprix® in Québec). Founded in 1962 by Toronto pharmacist Murray Koffler, we have grown to a national network of more than 1,300 Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix stores across Canada.