Assistant Store Manager – Chatham/Blenheim Region

This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit. The hourly wage for this position is starting at 67,920.00 which is established in accordance with the collective agreement. Depending on a candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, education and prior experience, a higher hourly wage may be offered.

Summary

Assists the Store Manager in providing day to day management of the store including 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 Assistant Store Manager operates the store within established Company policy, government legislation and collective agreements.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assists the Store Manager 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 Store 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.
• Ensures 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 participates in store based initiatives designed to enhance community involvement and enhance the store's image as a supporter of community activities.
• Creates and maintains a strong working relationship with vendors and union business representatives.

Qualifications

• College or University education.
• 3 to 5 years progressive management experience in retail (grocery preferred).
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Good business acumen.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills.

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.