Store Manager

Position Title: Store Manager

Position Type: Permanent

Requisition ID: 41887

Banner: Food Basics

Employment Type: Full-Time

The Store Manager provides day to day management of the store which includes 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 Store Manager operates the store within established Company policy, government legislation and collective agreements.

RESPONSABILITIES:

• 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 District 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. Ensure 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 participate in store based initiatives designed to enhance community involvement and enhance the store's image as a supporter of community activities.
• Create and maintain a strong working relationship with outside vendors.
• Create and maintain a strong working relationship with union business representatives - responsible for first stage grievance handling.
• Ensure store compliance with all legislative and regulatory bodies (ie: ESA, Human Rights, CFIA)

ELIGIBILITY:

• 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

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