Job Description

Store Manager- Sobeys Cape Breton Regional Municipality

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The Store Manager will provide and communicate the strategic direction and vision for the store. The Store Managr will manage all facets of store operations and ensure operational excellence in retail merchandising, inventory management, employee engagement, and customer engagement and relations. The Store Manager will coach and develop the store team to provide superior customer service and shopping experiences achieved through execution of strategy, customized for the local market in an engaging working environment, while achieving budgeted financial results.



Provides direction and leadership for store where volume is $10M in annual sales or higher

Here's where you'll be focusing:

People Leadership



Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees which embraces a passion for food



Oversee total store talent management including recruitment, succession planning, orientation, training, performance management, and compensation



Ensure the communication of operational requirements/ changes and store vision to total store



Customer Offering



Understand and respond to local market needs and competition



Ensure superior execution of the retail commercial program and provide feedback and recommendations to appropriate parties



Role model, coach, and reinforce customer service expectations on a daily basis for all staff



Ensure community presence by working with store management and community partners to host/ support community events



Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit



Execute winning conditions as required



Policy/ Regulatory Adherence



Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered



Responsible for ensuring that OH&S, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained



Financial



Participate with local store marketing to identify and capitalize on opportunities within store/ market



Responsible to ensure efficient operation of the business to achieve all financial targets and deliver on budgeted KPI's



Personal/ Professional Development



Thoroughly understand all relevant company programs and attend training as required



Maintain knowledge of current industry trends



Employee Engagement



Be known as the "employer of choice" by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement



Other Duties



Order equipment



Coordinate maintenance of store equipment and repairs



As requested by the company

What you have to offer:

Above average oral and written communication skills



Full knowledge of retail operations and skills throughout the total store



Proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite Working knowledge of SAP High School Diploma



Three to five years experience as a Department Manager


We offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role and location. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by or monitored for accuracy by our organization. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.



Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.



While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.