Position Title:Assistant Store Manager - Kitchener / Waterloo Region
Position Type:Permanent
Requisition ID:48652
Banner:Food Basics
Employment Type:Full-Time
Looking for Assistant Store Managers in the
Kitchener Waterloo Regions!
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 labour 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 stores 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
Strong communication and organizational skills
Strong leadership skills
Strong time management skills
INDFB
The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metros business objectives.METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds experiences and points of view because it allows us to innovate make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.Applicants must advise their direct supervisor that they are applying for the position.Required Experience:
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Assistant Store Manager Kitchener Waterloo Region • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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