Job Description

DEPARTMENT MANAGER Are you looking to grow your career and knowledge in a fast paced, friendly, safety-oriented environment? Are you up for the challenge of elevating the customer experience through providing the best solution as a trusted partner for our customers. Department Managers are responsible for the sales results and daily management of their area. This includes executing marketing campaigns, managing inventory, and participating in meetings in addition to the duties of a sales associate. This position is for our Kent store located at \xe2\x80\x93 60 Old Placentia Road Mount Pearl, NL Kent in Mount Pearl is currently looking for a Hardware Department Manager. Responsibilities:

• Leads departments by demonstrating the highest standards of safety, customer service and merchandising
• Communicates information and priorities to associates and ensures they have the direction and tools needed to complete their tasks
• Manages associate performance through feedback and identifying training opportunities
• Handles associate and customer concerns in a fair and professional manner

Qualifications:

• Can manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Motivates others through their positive attitude to always be improving
• Demonstrates the drive and commitment needed to reach goals
• Experience in retail sales and supervision is preferred
• A knowledge of department products is an asset
• Typical career steps are to manage larger departments prior to becoming an assistant store manager

We offer:

• A safe work environment
• Wellness program
• Scholarship and Bursaries
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Employee discount
• Health and Dental Benefits
• RRSP contribution
• Continuous learning and Career advancement

Company Profile: Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior service, quality products and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative which ensures our great product selection and pricing. Kent Building Supplies is an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, respect and value the perspectives and contributions of our employees regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, nationality, and physical ability. If you have disabilities that require special accommodations, please let us know. To Apply for this Career Opportunity: Apply Online today or drop your resume off in store! We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Job Type: Full-time Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Retail management: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Night Shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location