Assistant Store Manager - Edmonton, Canada - Sobeys

Sobeys
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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Province:
Alberta


City:
Edmonton


Location:
Ave Namao Sobeys


The Assistant Store Manager works with the Store Operator to provide and communicate strategic direction and vision that has been customized for the local market as well as, to coach, motivate, and develop Department Managers to foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs, and actively contribute to a total store environment of employee and customer engagement.

They support the fiscal operation of the store and will manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation, and merchandising while adhering to all protocols, procedures, policies and other programs and initiatives.


Here's where you'll be focusing:


People Leadership

  • Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees that embraces a passion for food
  • Oversee recruitment, succession planning, orientation, training, performance management and compensation, as required
  • Manage store operations in the absence of the Store Operator
  • Work with the Store Operator to communicate operational requirements, operational changes, and store vision throughout the total store

Customer Offering

  • Understand and respond to local market needs and competition
  • Ensure superior execution of the retail commercial programs and provide feedback and recommendations to appropriate parties
  • Role model, coach, and reinforce customer service expectations
  • 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

Policy/Regulatory Adherence

  • Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to by store employees
  • Ensure that Occupational Health & Safety, Food Safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained

Financial

  • Support the Store Operator to plan and execute efficient operation of the business to achieve all financial targets and deliver on budgeted KPIs
  • Manage training budget for total store as required

Personal/ Professional Development

  • Thoroughly understand all relevant company programs
  • Attend training as required
  • Maintain knowledge of current industry trends
  • Keeps up to date on local competitor activity, industry trends and makes recommendations on internal pricing, promotions, and product policies

Employee Engagement

  • Be known as the "employer of choice" by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement
  • Initiate, support, participate, and lead community and charitable events and activities.

Other Duties

  • Order equipment
  • Coordinate maintenance of store equipment and repairs as requested by the company

What you have to offer:


  • Above average oral and written communication skills
  • Full knowledge of retail operations and skills
  • Knowledge in Food Safety and OH&S regulations
  • Experience in Grocery and Front End Management
  • Proficient use of Microsoft office suite
  • Working Knowledge of SAP
  • High School Diploma, College Diploma or University degree preferred.
  • Three to five years retail management experience


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.


Salary:
From $30.00 per hour


Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Evening shift
  • Every Weekend
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekends as needed

Education:


  • Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

Microsoft Office: 1 year (preferred)

  • Retail management: 3 years (required)

Language:


  • French (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Edmonton, AB T5Z 3S3 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Edmonton, AB T5Z 3S3: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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