Department Manager-Grocery - Canada - The North West Company Inc.

Description

The Manager will lead and manage staff to achieve the highest level of customer service while adhering to all Food Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, Corporate Policies, Health and Safety, and other programs and initiatives.

The Manager will also manage budgets, labor costs, inventory control, product presentation, and merchandising.

The Manager will coach, motivate and develop their team to foster customer loyalty, fulfill customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement.

More than just retail.
The Northern/NorthMart stores currently have exciting opportunities for full-time, permanent employment in retail stores across the North.

With Northern/NorthMart, you're encouraged to learn and grow on the job and to explore the beauty and the culture of the communities in which we live and work.

The Manager will lead and manage staff to achieve the highest level of customer service while adhering to all Food Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, Corporate Policies, Health and Safety, and other programs and initiatives.

The Manager will also manage budgets, labor costs, inventory control, product presentation, and merchandising. The Northern/NorthMart stores currently have exciting opportunities for full-time, permanent employment in retail stores across the North.

With Northern/NorthMart, you're encouraged to learn and grow on the job and to explore the beauty and the culture of the communities in which we live and work.

Are you a couple? Allowances for both food and accommodation
Paid training
People Leadership Create a coaching and development culture for all employees, which embraces a passion for food service
Manage direct reports including selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, and career planning
Driving profitable sales for your department by controlling shrink (waste) through following order guides, rotation, dating, and storage standards and using all production charts
Execute department programs through effective merchandising techniques, suggestive selling, and attractive displays as well as ongoing maintenance and execution of planograms
Policy/Regulatory Adherence Lead the implementation of all corporate policies, initiatives, and Standard Operating Procedures and ensure the department and employees comply and use them effectively, including timely and accurate submission of all relevant documentation as required
Responsible for ensuring that H&S, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained
Financial Work with the Store Manager to ensure the department achieves all financial targets and maximizes sales and margins, including appropriate sales forecasting, variance analysis, and labor cost control
Keeps abreast of local competitor activity and industry trends
A minimum of two years of experience in a high-volume grocery/retail environment
Computer knowledge of Excel and Outlook.
Strong knowledge of grocery operating principles.
Proven organizational, planning and prioritizing skills
Highly motivated and adventurous with an appreciation for small town life in a culturally diverse setting considered an asset
Work in remote areas

Our Promise to Indigenous Peoples The North West Company ("NWC" or "North West") recognizes its longstanding relationship with Indigenous Peoples and its role as the largest provider of goods and services to Indigenous communities in northern Canada.

In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge Canada's colonial history and the policies of racism that created power imbalances throughout history and the resulting harm done to Indigenous Peoples.

Our Promise to Indigenous Peoples is a reaffirmed commitment to building more collaborative relationships that will enhance the inclusion and social well-being of Indigenous People of Canada.

We fully commit to the spirit of reconciliation reflected in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and final report.

Help Us Serve Rural and Remote Communities The North West Company plays a critical role in serving rural and remote communities across Canada's north.

In turn, we trust our in-store personnel to deliver If you are considering a career in the north, we offer excellent compensation and the freedom to make a store your own.

You'll have the rare opportunity of experiencing life in the north, with its outdoor activities and culturally engaged communities. We put our full support, including first-rate training, behind you.

We'd love to hear from all workers who are motivated to thrive professionally and personally while making a difference in multiple communities across the North.

CANDIDATES MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO MULTIPLE MARKETS IN THE NORTHERNMOST REGIONS OF ALBERTA, MANITOBA, ONTARIO, SASKATCHEWAN, QUEBEC, NUNAVUT, AND NORTHWEST TERRITORIES.

RELOCATION ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE AND PAID FOR BY THE NORTH WEST COMPANY.

The North West Company is proud to serve and support communities in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean.

Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food, and our goal is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs.

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