Assistant Front Store Manager

Role overview

This position supports the Front Store Manager in running the store’s people, physical assets, and financial resources. The main focus is to improve the movement of stock from the backroom onto the sales floor while helping the store meet its performance goals. The store is locally owned and operated, serving the community through health, beauty, and convenience offerings.

Key responsibilities

• Help maintain store presentation and operating standards so customers have a better experience, store traffic is encouraged, and profitability improves.
• Partner with the management team to make sure store standards are consistently upheld, including the backroom.
• Support the Front Store Manager with labour scheduling and use Workforce Management tools to improve labour productivity.
• Ensure staffing coverage is sufficient for smooth day-to-day store operations.

Human resources support

• Follow human resources standards and related store practices.
• Assist with hiring for all departments except Pharmacy, working alongside the Front Store Manager.
• Maintain wage administration in line with SLPH guidelines.
• Promote a strong team culture, encourage engagement, and motivate staff through the company’s core values.

Qualifications and experience

• Strong ability to plan, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions.
• Comfort with inventory planning and preparation.
• Capable of using judgment to manage and control expenses.
• Able to provide effective leadership, mentorship, and staff development.
• Good time management and the ability to shift priorities quickly when business needs change.
• Strong organizing and planning abilities.
• Prior retail management experience is required.
• Proven ability to grow the business, lead by example, and support corporate programs.
• Works well with management teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• Solid business and financial understanding.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and agencies.

Work environment and benefits

You will work for a local store owner while benefiting from the backing of a national brand. The role offers a purchase discount program, flexible and varied scheduling, competitive pay, and access to online learning through Academy.

The organization values diversity and aims to reflect the communities it serves. Accommodation is available on request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

Compliance with laws and ethical conduct are treated as core expectations of the role.

Compensation

The hiring range for this position is CAD 19.70 to CAD 22.00 per hour. Pay may be influenced by experience, knowledge, and the geographic region of the role. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The company also uses artificial intelligence to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.