Front Store Manager

**Neighbourly Pharmacy** is looking for a **Front Store Manager to join our Kipling, SK** location at **Balfour Drugs**.

**About Us**:
Neighbourly Pharmacy is Canada's largest and fastest-growing network of community pharmacies. With over 279 locations, our team of experienced industry leaders is passionate about providing exceptional patient care to our communities. We have been recently recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in helping our employees realize their career goals.

The Front Store Manager is responsible for operating the entire front store. This includes various duties such as handling customer transactions, staff scheduling/training, merchandising of products, ordering, and receiving, assisting in month-end billing, reporting, scheduling, and other various duties as required.
- This position will work 40 hours per week.
- The usual shifts will be Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead and participate in initiatives to achieve the store’s strategic objectives.
- Provide the Store Operator/Pharmacy Manager with support in all aspects of day-to-day operations, including human resources, customer service, and merchandising.
- Follow and promote Neighbourly Pharmacy’s policy manual to inspire a working environment that attracts and retains talented, committed, and engaged employees.
- Carry out or delegate responsibility for cash handling, daily reports, banking, and deposits.
- Ensure proper store opening and closing, security alarm activation, and all day-end procedures.
- Ensure proper store maintenance, building security, and all store cleanliness and general housekeeping guidelines are followed.
- Ensure proper inventory control in all departments as per budgets and preferred supplier programs are followed.
- Assist the store operator in budgeting, buying, inventory, and pricing objectives; work to maximize gross margins.
- Ensure all sections are kept up to date regarding planogram maintenance to ensure the proper product mix and merchandising are in place.
- Manage front store staff in all aspects of the Front Store. Schedule staff, perform performance evaluations, and execute disciplinary measures.
- In coordination with Human Resources, hire, discipline, and terminate front store employees as needed.
- Ensure that health and safety standards are met in the store environment.
- Ensure that the front store is always operated professionally, including maintaining courteous customer service.
- Address consumer complaints and issues as soon as possible.
- Establish a good relationship within the business community.
- **Qualifications & Skills**_**:

- Experience managing a retail store.
- Knowledge of managing and training teams.
- Strong people management and leadership abilities.
- Professional attitude and ability to communicate well with customers, co-workers, and suppliers.
- **Neighbourly Pharmacy **_is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to delivering accessibility and equality to all job applicants, staff, and customers. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kipling, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Retail management: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person