Assistant Store Manager
April 4 2025
Ottawa, ON • Full time
Location: 1465 Merivale Rd. Unit 3, Ottawa, Ontario, K2E 5N9Position Title: Assistant Store Manager Position Type: Permanent Requisition ID: 41884 Banner: Food Basics Employment Type: Full-Time Looking for Assistant Managers in the following areas: Eastern Ontario - Ottawa - Cornwall - Brockville - Kemptville - Smith Falls - Kingston SUMMARY: Assists the Store Manager in providing day to day management of the store including growing sales, staffing, merchandising, expense control, providing a safe environment for employees and customers and delivering a superior shopping experience for the customer. Also, the Assistant Store Manager operates the store within established Company policy, government legislation and collective agreements. RESPONSIBILITIES : - Assists the Store Manager to achieve or exceed weekly, period and fiscal year store goals and objectives, including sales, profit, margin targets, shrink targets and labour targets.
- Works with the Store Manager to implement various merchandising programs, procedures and processes designed to maximize the operational efficiencies and profitability of the store.
- Works with Department Managers to establish productivity goals and operational standards. Ensures merchandise is ordered and displayed according to company planograms.
- Ensures the store is maintained in accordance with all health and safety regulations as established by the company and regulatory authorities.
- Provides leadership by hiring, training, directing and developing a staff that is customer focused. Ensures that all actions and events portray a customer friendly shopping environment
- Actively utilize new technology initiatives ensuring own and staff proficiency
- Maintains a pulse on competitive activity in the local market area and providing recommendations to Operations to overcome competitive disadvantages
- Actively participates in store based initiatives designed to enhance community involvement and enhance the store's image as a supporter of community activities
- Creates and maintains a strong working relationship with vendors and union business representatives
- Ensures the store is maintained in accordance with all health and safety regulations as established by the company and regulatory authorities
- College or University education
- 3 to 5 years progressive management experience
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Good business acumen
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong time management skills