Assistant Store Manager- Sobeys Antigonish

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The Assistant Store Manager works with the Store Operator to provide and communicate strategic direction and vision that has been customized for the local market as well as, to coach, motivate, and develop Department Managers to foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs, and actively contribute to a total store environment of employee and customer engagement. They support the fiscal operation of the store and will manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation, and merchandising while adhering to all protocols, procedures, policies and other programs and initiatives.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

People Leadership

Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees that embraces a passion for food Oversee recruitment, succession planning, orientation, training, performance management and compensation, as required Manage store operations in the absence of the Store Operator Work with the Store Operator to communicate operational requirements, operational changes, and store vision throughout the total store

 

Customer Offering

Understand and respond to local market needs and competition Ensure superior execution of the retail commercial programs and provide feedback and recommendations to appropriate parties Role model, coach, and reinforce customer service expectations  Ensure community presence by working with store management and community partners to host/ support community events Create a shopping experience that engages your customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit

 

Policy/Regulatory Adherence

Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to by store employees Ensure that Occupational Health & Safety, Food Safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained

 

Financial

Support the Store Operator to plan and execute efficient operation of the business to achieve all financial targets and deliver on budgeted KPIs  Manage training budget for total store as required

 

Personal/ Professional Development

Thoroughly understand all relevant company programs Attend training as required Maintain knowledge of current industry trends Keeps up to date on local competitor activity, industry trends and makes recommendations on internal pricing, promotions, and product policies

 

Employee Engagement

Be known as the “employer of choice” by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement  Initiate, support, participate, and lead community and charitable events and activities. 

 

Other Duties

Order equipment and EMR Coordinate maintenance of store equipment and repairs as requested by the company
  What you have to offer:

• Above average oral and written communication skills
• Full knowledge of retail operations and skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft office suite 
• Working Knowledge of SAP 
• High School Diploma
• Three to five years experience as a Department Manager

We offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role and location. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by or monitored for accuracy by our organization. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

 

Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

 

While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

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