Retail Manager - Home Hardware Building Centre
Red Deer County (between Leduc and Red Deer, AB)
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits + Training
Amazing career opportunity with a 100% locally owned retail hardware and building centre in Rural Central Alberta that is committed to and believes in hometown values while serving residential and commercial customers.
Our client has been in business for 50+ years and has built a solid reputation in the community. For this newly created role, we are seeking an ambitious, high energy Hardware Manager with a strong commitment to customer service and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities :
- In collaboration with Ownership and Department Heads, drive store performance to achieve sales goals, profit targets, high-level customer satisfaction, employee retention, and engage in community involvement
- Bring a creative approach to leading, and managing a talented team and contribute to the success of the business
- Oversee front line service to ensure alignment to the corporate vision
- Hire, train, schedule and mentor a team of 14+ employees
- Handle performance appraisals, employee development and HR functions
- Oversee inventory management including purchasing, merchandising and inventory control
- Participate in all marketing efforts including social media, website, community involvement / events and networking activities
The Ideal Candidate :
Strong leadership and team management skills7+ years in a leadership role with a focus on customer service and operational excellenceProven results-oriented leader with Profit & Loss accountability and using performance metrics to drive successEntrepreneurial spirit with ability to drive business growthExcellent communication and problem-solving abilitiesCommitment to health and safety standardsHighly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environmentStrong planning, organization and collaboration skillsAbility to multi-task, delegate effectively and out-of-the-box thinkerProficient in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), and point-of-sale systems in a retail settingMerchandising, inventory management and marketing experience highly preferredLumberyard or building supply experience an asset but not requiredCompensation & Benefits :
Competitive Salary + BonusComprehensive Benefit PackageTraining ProvidedOpportunity for AdvancementLI-LBM