Manager Assistant Store

Company:  Sobeys
Location: London
Closing Date: 01-08-2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Requisition ID:  183801 Career Group:  Store Management Job Category:  Retail - Administration Travel Requirements:  0 - 10%Job Type:  Full-Time Country: Canada (CA) Province: Ontario  City: LondonLocation: 0863 North London SobeysPostal Code: N5X 4E8 Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.Our family of 131,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.   A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.  Ready to Make an impact?The Assistant Store Manager works with the Store Operator to provide and communicate strategic direction and vision that has been customized for the local market as well as, to coach, motivate, and develop Department Managers to foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs, and actively contribute to a total store environment of employee and customer engagement. They support the fiscal operation of the store and will manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation, and merchandising while adhering to all protocols, procedures, policies and other programs and initiatives.Here’s where you’ll be focusing:People LeadershipCreate a coaching and development culture for all store employees that embraces a passion for foodOversee recruitment, succession planning, orientation, training, performance management and compensation, as requiredManage store operations in the absence of the Store OperatorWork with the Store Operator to communicate operational requirements, operational changes, and store vision throughout the total store Customer OfferingUnderstand and respond to local market needs and competitionEnsure superior execution of the retail commercial programs and provide feedback and recommendations to appropriate partiesRole model, coach, and reinforce customer service expectations Ensure community presence by working with store management and community partners to host/ support community eventsCreate a shopping experience that engages your customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit Policy/Regulatory AdherenceEnsure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to by store employeesEnsure that Occupational Health & Safety, Food Safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained FinancialSupport the Store Operator to plan and execute efficient operation of the business to achieve all financial targets and deliver on budgeted KPIs Manage training budget for total store as required Personal/ Professional DevelopmentThoroughly understand all relevant company programsAttend training as requiredMaintain knowledge of current industry trendsKeeps up to date on local competitor activity, industry trends and makes recommendations on internal pricing, promotions, and product policies Employee EngagementBe known as the “employer of choice” by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement Initiate, support, participate, and lead community and charitable events and activities.  Other DutiesOrder equipment and EMRCoordinate maintenance of store equipment and repairs as requested by the company What you have to offer:• Above average oral and written communication skills• Full knowledge of retail operations and skills• Proficient use of Microsoft office suite • Working Knowledge of SAP • High School Diploma• Three to five years experience as a Department Manager We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.  Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this position role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.  Our Total Rewards programs goes well beyond your paycheque:Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment 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.Paid Vacation * Eligible only after working a set number of hours/days worked. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
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