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Position Title: Assistant Store Manager 

Position Type: Permanent 

Requisition ID:  39435 

Banner:  Metro 

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Location: 371 St. Paul Ave. Brantford

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.    

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 

- Ensures the store is maintained in accordance with all health and safety regulations as established by the company and regulatory authorities 

QUALIFICATIONS:

- College or University education 

- 3 to 5 years progressive management experience 

- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills 

- Good business acumen 

- Strong communication and organizational skills 

- Strong leadership skills 

- Strong time management skills