Associate Fresh Manager

3 months ago

Ottawa, Canada No Frills Full time

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians provides employees a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At No Frills, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We have opportunities for hard working, enthusiastic and reliable people just like you.

Position: Associate Fresh Manager

Store: Connor & Kennedy’s nofrills

Location: 2681 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1V 7T5

Posting Closes: October 26, 2024

**Responsibilities**:
The basic function of the Associate Fresh Manager position is to directly manage the productivity of all fresh hall staff on behalf of the owner/manager to ensure the store is effectively merchandised to maximize sales/profitability. The Associate Fresh Manager shares responsibility for labour cost and other key financial measures for the Fresh departments. The Associate Fresh Manager assumes overall responsibility for operational effectiveness of the Fresh departments in absence of the owner/manager.

The Associate Fresh Manager should work closely with each department head.
- Fresh departments include:

- Produce
- Meat
- Bakery
- Seafood
- Deli
- Promote and ensure a consistently high standard of customer service
- Train and motivate staff
- Provide a positive working environment, coach, advise and listen to employee problems/issues
- Prepare, post and change work schedule to schedule staff appropriately to meet the business needs
- Delegate and prioritize workload for staff
- Effectively merchandise advertising and promotional programs to maximize Corporate brand advantage
- Maintain up to date information about market trends and competitor activities
- Coordinate the receiving, handling and storing of product to achieve optimal results
- Maintain Category sets, mixing for profit as required
- Utilizing shipment reports, exclusivity reports and Head Office flash reports, ensure overall store profitability
- Work with Sales representatives to negotiate credits, display merchandising and order levels
- Provide accurate, effective purchasing/ordering for store specifically for Cutter/UPP bookings and seasonal bookings
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels through effective ordering and rotation
- Ensure pricing integrity
- Coordination of employee activities on a daily basis; act as a resource for employees; referring complex issues to the Owner; provide input into the performance management process
- Any other duties that may be required to ensure courteous friendly service, competitively priced products, and a store that meets and maintains the hygiene standards specified

Qualifications/Experience:

- Ability to manage people - 2 years of management experience
- Ability to work with mínimal functional direction
- Demonstrated understanding of critical success factors for the nofrills concept as a discount food store focusing on low price image
- Demonstrated understanding of an Associate Fresh Manager’s impact on store performance in the areas of:

- Customer service
- Employee relations
- Merchandising
- Sales/Profits
- Strong communication skills including verbal, written and active listening
- Demonstrated Customer focus and commitment to superior customer service
- Issue management skills (time management; interpersonal skills; conflict management; information gathering skills; problem solving; team building skills to develop collaborative working relationships)
- Open availability and flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays according to the needs of the business
- Strong knowledge of all aspect of the produce, meat, and bakery areas, operations and products

Thank you for your interest, however only qualified applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

At Nofrills, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity or interview, please advise if you require accommodation.

Connor & Kennedy’s Nofrills is an equal opportunity employer.

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