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General Merchandise Assistant Manager

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Walmart Canada

Aug 9

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Prince George
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be 16 years or older to apply for this position.
  • You will drive sales, manage operations, ensure safety and compliance, lead associates, serve customers, and support community initiatives while maintaining high standards in the store.

Requirements

  • Age – 16 or older

Responsibilities

  • 1. As a member of the Store Management Team drives profitable sales through achievement of sales and profit goals, budget management and sales forecasts. Proactively analyzes and utilizes sales/financial reports, economic trends and community needs to identify and respond to market changes while controlling expenditures. Communicates sales results associates and guides interpretation of results
  • 2. Creates, with the balance of the Management Team, operational plans; prioritizes, delegates and provides clear direction to Managers and Associates. Ensures optimal store conditions through effective merchandise presentation, accurate and competitive pricing and store standards within Company policies and guidelines. Implements new store programs according to Company direction, while evaluating effectiveness to achieve successful results specifically related to the (Front End or Back End or Fresh or Operations - specific area that the incumbent will oversee). An Assistant Manager is cross-trained to work proficiently in all areas of the Store when needed.
  • 3. Executes and monitors asset protection and safety controls; maintains quality assurance standards; oversees safety and operational reviews while ensuring compliance with Walmart policies and procedures and with established safety, security, sales, financial and record keeping procedures and practices. Anticipates and proactively responds to compliance issues, including Total Loss/general controls.
  • 4. Serves Customers as an ambassador for their store by greeting customers, seeking their feedback and ensuring customer needs, complaints, and issues are resolved within Company guidelines to create a positive shopping experience. As a member of management, models, enforces, and provides direction to associates on friendly and helpful customer service approaches and techniques
  • 5. Supports store initiatives to serve the community by participating in and supporting community events and developing relationships with key community groups. Participates in company-sponsored programs, events, and sustainability efforts for associates and customers to emphasize the store’s role as an integral part of the community.
  • 6. Leads Associates by conducting regular store meetings and communicating operational direction and initiatives with a focus on the OMNI and the Total Store. Drives engagement, recognizes and rewards accomplishments and provides opportunities for professional growth. Develops all associates and identifies high-potential associates, providing training and development to increase capability.
  • 7. Demonstrates Company values by holding Associates accountable through timely, honest, specific and respectful performance feedback and corrective and disciplinary action. Builds and manages relationships with supporting functions within the store and district (e.g. District HR Managers, etc.).
  • 8. Complies to all Company standards and procedures when handling all merchandise, including but not limited to: alcohol, ammunition, narcotics, and high-ticket. Ensures appropriate cash controls, handling as much as $250,000 per day.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the General Merchandise Assistant Manager?

The primary responsibility is to support the Store Manager and manage store operations according to Company guidelines while leading Associates to ensure friendly, helpful service and driving profitable store sales.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

The minimum requirement is to be 16 years or older. There are no specific educational qualifications listed for this position.

What is the expected salary range for the General Merchandise Assistant Manager?

The pay range for this position is between $53,300.00 and $64,315.00, determined based on relevant experience.

What are the main tasks involved in the job?

Main tasks include driving profitable sales, creating operational plans, executing asset protection and safety controls, serving customers, leading associates, and complying with company standards and procedures.

What kind of customer service is expected from the Assistant Manager?

The Assistant Manager is expected to serve customers as an ambassador for the store, ensuring customer needs, complaints, and issues are resolved within Company guidelines to create a positive shopping experience.

Are there opportunities for professional growth in this role?

Yes, the Assistant Manager is expected to provide training and development to increase the capability of associates and identify high-potential associates for further growth.

Will I be required to handle cash and high-ticket merchandise?

Yes, the Assistant Manager must ensure appropriate cash controls and handling of merchandise, including alcohol, narcotics, and high-ticket items, as outlined in Company standards.

Do I need to be cross-trained in different areas of the store?

Yes, the Assistant Manager is cross-trained to work proficiently in all areas of the Store as needed.

What kind of community involvement is expected from the Assistant Manager?

The Assistant Manager is expected to support store initiatives to serve the community by participating in events and developing relationships with key community groups.

Is there a specific location for this job?

Yes, the primary location for this job is 6565 Southridge Ave, Prince George, BC V2N 6Z4, Canada.

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Walmart Canada

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Retail & Consumer Goods
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10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Walmart Canada operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide serving 1.5 million customers each day. Walmart Canada's flagship online store, Walmart.ca, is visited by more than 1.5 million customers daily. With more than 100,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada's largest employers and is ranked one of the country's top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada has made a commitment to regeneration – focusing on equitable opportunity, sustainability, community, ethics and integrity. Since 1994, Walmart Canada has raised over $650 million to support communities across Canada.