Assistant Store Manager

Company description : With annual sales exceeding $16 billion, METRO INC. (TSX : MRU), founded in 1947, is a leader in food and pharmaceutical distribution in Québec and Eastern Canada.

METRO INC. operates a network of more than 600 grocery stores under several banners, including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C and Food Basics, as well as more than 700 pharmacies mainly under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy and Drug Basics banners.

METRO INC. and its affiliated merchants and franchisees employ 85,000 people, whose mission is to satisfy their customers every day to earn their long-term loyalty.

Job description : Address : 9030 County Rd 17, Rockland, ON K4K 1V5 Assistant Manager Summary Assists the Store Manager in providing day to day management of the store including growing sales, staffing, merchandising, expense control, providing a safe environment for employees and customers and delivering a superior shopping experience for the customer.

Also, the Assistant Store Manager operates the store within established Company policy, government legislation and collective agreements. Specific Responsibilities

• Assists the Store Manager to achieve or exceed weekly, period and fiscal year store goals and objectives, including sales, profit, margin targets, shrink targets and labor targets
• Works with the Store Manager to implement various merchandising programs, procedures and processes designed to maximize the operational efficiencies and profitability of the store
• Works with Department Managers to establish productivity goals and operational standards. Ensures merchandise is ordered and displayed according to company planograms.
• Ensures the store is maintained in accordance with all health and safety regulations as established by the company and regulatory authorities
• Provides leadership by hiring, training, directing and developing a staff that is customer focused. Ensures that all actions and events portray a customer friendly shopping environment
• Actively utilize new technology initiatives ensuring own and staff proficiency
• Maintains a pulse on competitive activity in the local market area and providing recommendations to Operations to overcome competitive disadvantages
• Actively participates in store based initiatives designed to enhance community involvement and enhance the store's image as a supporter of community activities
• Creates and maintains a strong working relationship with vendors and union business representatives
• Ensures the store is maintained in accordance with all health and safety regulations as established by the company and regulatory authorities Qualifications
• College or University education
• 3 to 5 years progressive management experience in retail (grocery preferred)
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Good business acumen
• Bilingual in French and English a strong asset
• Ability to travel in the Ottawa and surrounding areas an asset
• Strong communication and organizational skills Work experience : 6 months - 1 year
20 days ago