Store Manager

The Store Manager provides day to day management of the store which includes 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 Store Manager operates the store within established Company policy, government legislation and collective agreements.

- 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 District 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. Ensure 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 participate in store based initiatives designed to enhance community involvement and enhance the store's image as a supporter of community activities.

- Create and maintain a strong working relationship with outside vendors.

- Create and maintain a strong working relationship with union business representatives - responsible for first stage grievance handling.

- Ensure store compliance with all legislative and regulatory bodies ( ie: ESA, Human Rights, CFIA)