Store Manager

Buy Low Foods has a opening for a Grocery Store Manager for our store located in Hope, BC. This role is Full-Time, Permanent and reports to the Vice President, Retail Operations.

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee daily store operations, supervise employees and manage inventory
• Effectively recruit, train and retain new employees
• Maintain store staffing levels to meet the needs of our customers, while operating within budgeted wage costs
• Monitor performance of staff and develop employees to their full potential
• Manage and motivate the team to increase sales, meet targets and exceed budgeted goals, while ensuring operational efficiency
• Analyze and compare sales data for effective merchandising
• Handle customer queries and complaints in a timely and professional manner
• Comply with the Company’s established Health and Safety and Food Safety policies and regulations, and ensure that staff members are also adhering to these policies
• Provide a safe and clean store environment to protect both staff and customers
• Building solid relationships with customers and vendors, while actively seeking new business development opportunities through networking and community events
• To perform other duties and tasks assigned or required as consistent with the nature and scope of the position

Skills and qualifications:

• Previous grocery, retail and/or food service management experience
• Proven track record in driving sales and effective merchandising
• Above average communication, interpersonal & conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to build a cohesive management team within the store
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Superb customer service skills with a desire to provide a great shopping experience for customers
• Willingness and availability to work a variety of shifts, including: Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings & Weekends
• Proven track record as a self-starter; dedicated and goal orientated
• Ability to ensure compliance of established company policies
• Excellent command of the English language both verbal and written

Physical requirements:

• Constant standing, bending and reaching
• Frequent lifting of one to five pounds and occasional lifting of up to 40-50 pounds is required
• Must be able to be on your feet for up to an entire 8-hour shift

Our commitment to you:

• Competitive base salary + bonus structure, with starting rates based on experience
• Relocation expense reimbursement is negotiable
• Automatic page increases based on the number of hours worked
• Flexible work environment to fit almost any schedule
• Room for advancement - all new opportunities posted internally first
• Company matched RRSP Program, Comprehensive benefits package including Dental, Extended Health, Vision, Life & Disability

If you feel that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities mentioned above then we would love to hear from you!

How to apply:

• Respond to this job ad to apply in confidence to the Hiring Team
• Please include a cover letter including your wage expectations and a brief description of why you feel that you would be a good fit for this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and as such we strive to foster a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected.

We would like to thank everyone for applying, however due to the volume of applications received only those moving forward to the interview process will be contacted.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $1,400.00 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• retail management: 1 year (preferred)
• Supervising: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Canadian citizen, PR, Work Permit (required)

Work Location: In person