Department Manager Photo Lab

London Drugs Limited • Winnipeg, MB

77d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department Manager, Photo Lab is responsible for directing Photo Lab employees to maintain customer service and operational standards within the department. The Department Manager is responsible for hiring, scheduling, and payroll, as well as the ongoing training and development of staff. The position leads the department towards achieving company goals and objectives, including financial benchmarks in sales, inventory control and payroll. In addition to the above duties, this is a customer service position which requires a great deal of customer contact. Accordingly, applicants must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment while at the same time providing quality service in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of photography.
• Commitment to staying current with changes in relevant technology and innovations in the industry through independent research, training materials, seminars, and awareness of competitive activity.
• Proven ability to build the business.
• Strong dedication to following and enforcing all Company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and management.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop employees in their current position and in preparation for advancement.
• Well organized individual possessing sound supervisory delegation and leadership skills.
• Professional sales experience.
• Positive attitude.
• Desire to support Company initiatives.
• Commitment to achieving Company objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of management retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Directing Photo Lab employees to maintain customer service and operational standards within the department.
• Hiring, scheduling, and payroll for Photo Lab employees.
• Ongoing training and development of staff.
• Leading the department towards achieving company goals and objectives, including financial benchmarks in sales, inventory control and payroll.
• Providing quality service in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicating effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and management.
• Training, coaching, and developing employees in their current position and in preparation for advancement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family
• Company matched RRSPs
• Employee Discounts
• Post secondary Entrance Scholarships for you or your children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed