Job Description

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued \xe2\x80\x93 as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country\'s largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well\xc2\xae.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

At Loblaw, we know that Canadians expect the best from us. Whether that means building the best, most innovative shopping experiences, or delivering products and services that will change the lives of people across the country, we\xe2\x80\x99re up for the challenge.

If you are looking to join a company that prioritizes having fun, colleague development, fostering an inclusive culture and making an impact on the community- this is the role you\xe2\x80\x99ve been waiting for!

The Role:

At Real Canadian Liquorstore (\xe2\x80\x9cRCLS\xe2\x80\x9d), we take pride in helping our customers celebrate life\xe2\x80\x99s everyday moments. We carry a wide assortment of our customers\xe2\x80\x99 favourite products and help them find new favorites. develop new ones through innovation and our robust portfolio of great-tasting products at exceptional prices that are only available at RCLS. We deliver fantastic everyday value, supported by our world-class PC Optimum loyalty program. As Store Manager, your are the captain of the retail ship, responsible for steering the store team towards success exceeding our customers\xe2\x80\x99 expectations. Every day is an opportunity to think outside the box, find creative solutions to problems and make a positive impact on the community. You will embody our culture and values, and champion our products, and partner with our support teams to deliver the best liquor shopping experience in Alberta.

If you think this is the right fit, it\xe2\x80\x99s time to apply to showcase your leadership skills and bring your passion for retail to life!

Relocation Assistance can be provided to the candidates that are willing to move to Fort McMurray, if conditions are met

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do:

Promote superior customer service to provide an exceptional customer shopping experience

Be a coach and a champion of development to your team by living our values and culture: this means open and honest feedback and coaching, challenging colleagues to be their best, walking the talk, and recognizing and rewarding colleagues in the moment. Effectively doing so will drive key outcomes of engagement, retention, and productivity.

Accountable for all financial aspects in the store around budgets and achieving sales and profit targets

Guide stores in the execution of merchandising and operational standards, and in dealing with specific issues such as ensuring sufficient inventory, driving effective operation process, product knowledge, troubleshooting problems

Ensure store adherence to company policies/procedures and consistent execution of format process and strategy.

Partner with colleagues to strive for continuous improvement and engage in best practice sharing with a focus on improving customer experience.

Maintain store communication with all staff to provide updates, progress on current and upcoming programs, events, operation challenges and opportunities

Build sustainable, long-term relationships with the community

What you need:

Post-secondary education (university or college) or equivalent experience in a retail environment with knowledge of the Provincial Liquor Laws in Alberta with successful completion of ProServe certification.

3-5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in managing a retail store

Exceptional customer service skills and a talent for building customer loyalty

Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, coach and motivate colleagues with a commitment to their team and to delivering consistent results every day.

Strong financial acumen to deliver outstanding business results; experience managing an operations P&L preferred

Proven commitment to coaching and mentoring direct reports and team with a focus on colleague development

An effective change agent who possesses the influencing skills needed to help the stores/organization adopt new ways of thinking and operating

Excellent problem solving, communication, organizational, facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments and having a \xe2\x80\x98customer lens\xe2\x80\x99 in all decision making

Must be available to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.

Repetitive physical labour required, must be able to lift up to 35lbs within work safe guidelines

Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates that are eligible.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars \xe2\x80\x93 Environment, Sourcing and Community \xe2\x80\x93 and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values \xe2\x80\x93 Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence \xe2\x80\x93 guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits \xe2\x80\x93 these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Diversity Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Greenest Employers & Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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