Department Manager, Wine

Save-On-Foods•Abbotsford, BC

5d•CA$54,080•Onsite

About The Position

Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company with over 185 stores and nearly 22,000 team members. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®. We are hiring for a Department Manager, Wine at our Clearbrook Save-On-Foods location in Abbotsford, BC. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, and the successful applicant must have open availability.

Requirements

1-3 years of retail experience.
Food Safe Certification.
Achieving sales targets and profitability.
Executing merchandising plans and creating in-store displays to drive sales.
Human Resources (e.g. training, development, coaching and mentoring).
Employee Relations and knowledge of the collective agreement (if applicable).
Scheduling.
Proficiency with computer applications.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience is an asset.
A post-secondary education in a business related field is an asset.

Responsibilities

Leading the department, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource while fostering a positive team environment focused on Always Customer First service.
Ensuring the department executes and achieves operational excellence through customer experience, health and safety, food safety, and merchandising.
Engaging and retaining team members through training, performance management, rewards/recognition, and succession planning.
Communicating key messages and business objectives to team members in the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Supporting the management team in reviewing and analyzing income statements and identifying opportunities to improve performance within the department.
Reviewing and interpreting department financial reports and presenting KPIs to the management team.
Analyzing business/HR metrics and dashboards of the department.
Assisting the management team with implementing strategies to grow sales and customer loyalty.
Leading inventory counts/period end of the department and resolving issues as required.
Performing all job duties throughout the department as needed, including lifting weight (up to 50 lbs), standing for long periods of time, and working in hot/cold environments.