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Shoppers Drug Mart

Aug 12

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Oakville
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need retail management experience, strong leadership, decision-making skills, effective organization, and financial acumen. Prioritize tasks, mentor staff, and build relationships.
  • You will maintain store standards, manage staffing and scheduling, support hiring, ensure compliance with HR standards, and drive engagement through leadership and core values.

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 main purpose of the Assistant Front Store Manager role?

The main purpose of the Assistant Front Store Manager role is to assist the Front Store Manager in managing the human, physical, and financial resources of the store while ensuring that store objectives are achieved by improving product flow from the backroom to the sales floor.

What are the key responsibilities of an Assistant Front Store Manager?

Key responsibilities include maintaining store standards, managing labour scheduling, ensuring adequate staffing levels, supporting hiring processes, and driving employee engagement and motivation.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Qualifications include skills in planning, judgment, decision-making, time management, organization, and effective leadership, as well as previous retail management experience.

Is prior retail management experience necessary for this role?

Yes, previous retail management experience is required for the Assistant Front Store Manager position.

What kind of support and training is offered to employees?

Employees benefit from a purchase discount program, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and access to online learning through the Academy.

How does the company approach diversity in hiring?

The company strives to reflect Canada’s diversity in the products they sell, the people they hire, and the culture they create in their stores.

Is there an opportunity for advancement within the company?

Yes, there are opportunities for advancement as employees can take ownership of their work and develop their skills through ongoing mentorship and leadership opportunities.

Are accommodations available for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, accommodations are available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

What type of work environment can employees expect?

Employees can expect a supportive work environment where local business ownership is combined with the backing of a national brand, focusing on community service and customer care.

How does the Assistant Front Store Manager contribute to the store's profitability?

The Assistant Front Store Manager helps optimize customer experience, drives customer traffic, and ensures efficient operations, which positively impacts store profitability.

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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.