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Assistant Front Store Manager

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Shoppers Drug Mart

Aug 3

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Ajax
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need retail management experience, strong leadership, decision-making, time management, financial acumen, and effective communication skills to drive business and build relationships.
  • You will optimize store standards, manage labor scheduling, ensure staffing, support hiring, maintain wage administration, 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 main responsibility of the Assistant Front Store Manager?

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

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have planning, judgment, and decision-making skills, effective leadership abilities, efficient time management, and solid organizational and planning skills. Previous retail management experience is also necessary.

Is prior retail management experience required?

Yes, previous retail management experience is required for this position.

What type of work environment can I expect?

You will work in a locally owned and operated store environment, with the support of a national brand, allowing for a community-focused and customer-centric atmosphere.

Are there opportunities for employee development?

Yes, the role involves providing ongoing mentorship and ensuring the development of all staff, with access to online learning through the Academy.

What are the benefits of working for Shoppers Drug Mart?

Benefits include a purchase discount program, flexible and varied schedules, competitive pay, and the opportunity to take ownership of your work while positively impacting the community.

How does the company approach diversity and inclusion?

The organization recognizes Canada’s diversity as an opportunity to better serve communities and strives to reflect this diversity in its workforce and products, ensuring an inclusive culture in their stores.

Is there support for individuals with disabilities?

Yes, accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

What is the store's approach to compliance and ethics?

The company believes that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing, and upholding the law is part of their Code of Conduct, which aligns with customer and stakeholder expectations.

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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.

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