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Shoppers Drug Mart

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Facilities Management
  • High River
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have retail management experience, strong leadership and decision-making skills, effective organization, financial acumen, and the ability to prioritize and mentor staff.
  • You will optimize store standards for customer experience, manage staffing and scheduling, assist in hiring, ensure HR compliance, and drive employee engagement through 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 primary responsibility of the Assistant Front Store Manager?

The primary responsibility is to assist the Front Store Manager in managing the human, physical, and financial resources of the store and ensuring store objectives are achieved by improving product flow from the backroom to the sales floor.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

Previous retail management experience is required, along with a demonstrated ability to drive the business and support corporate programs.

How does the Assistant Front Store Manager contribute to hiring?

The Assistant Front Store Manager helps with hiring in conjunction with the Front Store Manager and supports hiring for all departments, excluding Pharmacy.

What skills are essential for the Assistant Front Store Manager?

Essential skills include effective leadership, time management, organization, planning, decision making, and interpersonal communication skills.

What kind of training or support is available for employees in this role?

Employees benefit from online learning through the Academy and receive ongoing mentorship to ensure their development.

Is there support for staff diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, the company strives to recognize Canada’s diversity as an opportunity to better serve the community and reflects this in hiring practices and store culture.

What are the expected working conditions for this position?

The Assistant Front Store Manager works in a retail environment that requires attention to store operations and human resources, ensuring adequate staffing levels and compliance with store standards.

Are there opportunities for career advancement in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for career advancement as the role focuses on leadership and staff development.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Employees benefit from a purchase discount program, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and training opportunities.

How does the Assistant Front Store Manager ensure a positive customer experience?

They maintain store standards to optimize customer experience, drive traffic, and positively impact store profitability through effective operations and staff engagement.

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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.