Assistant Store Manager

Buy-Low Discount has an opening for a Assistant Store Manager at our location in Grande Prairie. This role is Full-Time and reports to the Store Manager.

Job duties and responsibilities:

Oversee daily store operations, supervise employees, and manage inventory

Effectively recruit, train, and retain new employees

Maintain store staffing levels to meet the needs of our customers, while operating within budgeted wage costs

Creation of weekly department work schedules

Monitor performance of staff and develop employees to their full potential

Manage and motivate the team to increase sales, meet targets and exceed budgeted goals, while ensuring operational efficiency

Analyze and compare sales data for effective merchandising

Handle customer queries and complaints in a timely and professional manner

Comply with the Company’s established Health and Safety and Food Safety policies and ensure that staff members are also adhering to these policies

Provide a safe and clean store environment to protect both staff and customers

Building solid relationships with customers and vendors, while actively seeking new business development opportunities through networking and community events

Liaise with the store manager, department heads and staff to address any concerns, discuss upcoming ads or promotions, cross merchandising, etc.

To perform other duties and tasks assigned or required as consistent with the nature and scope of the position

Skills and qualifications:

Previous relevant grocery, retail and/or food service supervisory experience

Able to lead a team in an enthusiastic and positive manner

Superb customer service skills with a desire to provide a great shopping experience for customers

Exceptional leadership and organizational skills

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of health and safety legislation, policies and practices

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure

Able to maintain a professional demeanor under stressful situations

Experience in effective merchandising that drives sales

Have experience ordering and maintaining department stock

Flexibility to work a variety of hours which include days, evenings, weekends and stat holidays

Work conditions and physical requirements:

Walking and standing for extended periods including bending, twisting, crouching, and kneeling at times

Must be able to be on your feet for up to an entire 8-hour shift

Ability to perform physically demanding, repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time

Job requires manual dexterity, attention to detail and hand-eye co-ordination

Our commitment to you:

Competitive wages with starting rates based on experience

Automatic wage increases based on the number of hours worked

Room for advancement - all new opportunities posted internally first

Company matched RRSP Program

Comprehensive benefits package including Dental, Extended Health, Vision, Life & Disability

If you feel that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities mentioned above then we would love to hear from you!

How to apply:

Respond to this job ad to apply in confidence to the Hiring Team

Please include a cover letter including your wage expectations and any work availability restrictions

We would like to thank everyone for applying, however due to the volume of applications received only those moving forward to the interview process will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

RRSP match

Store discount

Application question(s):

Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

Work Location: In person