Assistant Store Manager

Your new company  

Our client is a leading national operator of dollar discount stores and has grown to become a Canadian success story and a household name.

Your new role  

The Assistant Store Manager provides support to the Store Manager in overseeing the daily retail store operations, and in the absence of the Store Manager, ensures that store opening/closing and asset management procedures are followed.

• Ensuring that company rules and regulations are explained, understood and followed by all team members.
• Recruiting, developing, training, and motivating a team of Key Holders and Store Associates.
• Ensuring the inventory counts (on-hands) are done in a prompt and precise manner, in order to ensure proper resupply of goods;
• Act as secondary contact person for any issues related to store alarm system;
• Ensuring that established merchandising practices are followed; and
• Operating a cash register.

What you'll need to succeed  

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a management position in the retail industry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
• Ability to efficiently organize time and manage priorities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Flexibility with regard to availabilities and work schedules (day, evening, weekend)

What you'll get in return  

• Competitive Pay
• Benefits
• Pension Matching

What you need to do now  

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.