Manager Store

Sobeys • Barrington Passage, NS

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager will provide and communicate the strategic direction and vision for the store. The Store Manager will manage all facets of store operations and ensure operational excellence in retail merchandising, inventory management, employee engagement, and customer engagement and relations. The Store Manager will coach and develop the store team to provide superior customer service and shopping experiences achieved through execution of strategy, customized for the local market in an engaging working environment, while achieving budgeted financial results.
Provides direction and leadership for store where volume is $10M in annual sales or higher

Requirements

• Above average oral and written communication skills
• Full knowledge of retail operations and skills throughout the total store
• Proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of SAP
• High School Diploma
• Three to five years experience as a Department Manager

Responsibilities

• Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees which embraces a passion for food
• Oversee total store talent management including recruitment, succession planning, orientation, training, performance management, and compensation
• Ensure the communication of operational requirements/ changes and store vision to total store
• Understand and respond to local market needs and competition
• Ensure superior execution of the retail commercial program and provide feedback and recommendations to appropriate parties
• Role model, coach, and reinforce customer service expectations on a daily basis for all staff
• Ensure community presence by working with store management and community partners to host/ support community events
• Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit
• Execute winning conditions as required
• Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered
• Responsible for ensuring that OH&S, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained
• Participate with local store marketing to identify and capitalize on opportunities within store/ market
• Responsible to ensure efficient operation of the business to achieve all financial targets and deliver on budgeted KPI’s
• Thoroughly understand all relevant company programs and attend training as required
• Maintain knowledge of current industry trends
• Be known as the “employer of choice” by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement
• Order equipment
• Coordinate maintenance of store equipment and repairs
• As requested by the company

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid Vacation and Days-off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED