Assistant Store Manager - Kingston Region

Position Title: Assistant Store Manager - Kingston Region

Position Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: 47786

Banner: Food Basics

Employment Type: Permanent

The typical salary range for this position is $67,920.00 - $89,145.00 annually. The base salary offered will be determined based on the candidate’s job‑related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity considerations.

This is a posting for an existing permanent full‑time position.

Looking For Assistant Managers In The Following Area:

Kingston

Summary: Assists the Store Manager in providing day‑to‑day management of the store including 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 Assistant Store Manager operates the store within established Company policy, government legislation and collective agreements.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Store Manager 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 Store 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. Ensures 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 utilizes new technology initiatives ensuring own and staff proficiency.
• Maintains a pulse on competitive activity in the local market area and provides recommendations to Operations to overcome competitive disadvantages.
• Actively participates in store‑based initiatives designed to enhance community involvement and enhance the store’s image as a supporter of community activities.
• Creates and maintains a strong working relationship with vendors and union business representatives.
• Ensures the store is maintained in accordance with all health and safety regulations as established by the company and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications

• College or University education
• 3 to 5 years progressive management experience
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Good business acumen
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong time management skills

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as necessary to achieve Metro’s business objectives.

Equal Employment Opportunity

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team. We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.