Manager Front Store - Bridgewater, Canada - Lawtons

Lawtons

Verified Company

Bridgewater, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID:175064

Career Group:
Pharmacy Careers

Job Category:
Retail - Front End

Travel Requirements:0 - 10%

Job Type:
Full-Time

Country:
Canada (CA)

Province:

City:
Bridgewater

Location:2565 Bridgewater Lawtons

Postal Code:
B4V 2V6

Our family of 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers.

Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better - great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country.

With over 1500 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

All **career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting.

Overview:

The Manager Front Store will provide and communicate the strategic direction and vision for the store.

The Manager will manager all facets of store operations and ensure operational excellence in retail merchandising, inventory management, employee engagement, and customer engagement and relations.

The Manager will coach and develop the store team to provide superior customer service and shopping experiences which will be achieved through execution of strategy, customized for the local market in an engaging working environment, while achieving budgeted financial results.

Actively contributes to an environment of employee and customer engagement.

People Leadership
Demonstrates cooperation and enthusiasm for Lawtons Drugs initiatives; flexibility in response to situations outside the norm
Partner with other departments in overall store strategic direction and team spirit
Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees which embraces a passion for health and wellness
Oversee total store talent management including recruitment, succession planning, orientation and training, performance management and compensation.
Ensure the communication of operational requirements/changes and store vision to total store

Customer Offering- Understand and respond to local market needs and competition

Ensure superior execution of retail programs and provide feedback and recommendations to appropriate parties
Role model, coach, and reinforce customer service expectations on a daily basis for all staff
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
Execute winning conditions

Policy/Regulatory Adherence- Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered

Responsible for ensuring that WHMIS and OH&S and other requirements through the LMS are implemented and maintained

Financial- Responsible to ensure efficient operation of the business to achieve all financial targets and deliver on budgeted Key Performance Indicators

Manage front store expenses
Identify and capitalize on opportunities within store/market

Personal/Professional Development- Thoroughly understand all relevant company programs and attend training as required

Maintain knowledge of current industry trends

Employee Engagement- Be known as the "employer of choice" by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement

Other Duties- Coordinate maintenance of store equipment and repairs

Actively contributes to an environment of employee and customer engagement
Other duties a required

Job Requirements:

Required Technical Skills:

Above average oral and written communication skills
Full knowledge of retail operations and skills throughout the total store

Preferred Technical Skills:

Working knowledge of SAP, POS and Chainware

Required Education:

High School Diploma
Two to three years of experience in a supervisory role

Preferred Education:

Undergraduate Degree
Retail experience
A combination of education and experience may be considered

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.

**We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.