Assistant Branch / Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager - Kitchener/Waterloo Region

Position Type: Permanent

Banner: Food Basics

Employment Type: Full-Time

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.

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

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 environmentActively utilize new technology initiatives ensuring own and staff proficiency

Maintains a pulse on competitive activity in the local market area and providing 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

3 to 5 years progressive management experience in retail (grocery preferred)

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Good business acumen
• Strong time management skills

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

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers.