Grocery Manager

**Join our team**:
**Peninsula Co-op** is a Vancouver Island-based co-operative with a mission to build strong communities and to benefit its member-owners. With approximately 470 staff, Peninsula Co-op operates 17 retail fuel and convenience centres, 9 liquor stores, 3 commercial card lock and home heating outlets, and a full-sized food store. The Co-op generates approximately $300 million in annual sales and donates over $500k each year to local charities. The business is highly regarded, financially strong, and has developed a loyal member following. The Co-op remains locally owned and proudly shares profits with its 116,000 member-owners, community, and staff.

**WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR**
- High school diploma or equivalent required, degree in business administration, retail management, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of retail management experience; preferably in a high-volume grocery department,
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop a team,
- Proficiency in inventory management, including ordering, stocking, and merchandising,
- Experience planning, budgeting and working with operating statements,
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills,
- Knowledge of industry and business trends,
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple demands,
- A commitment to quality and an eye for detail,
- Strong computer skills, Excel, Word and other related sales tracking software required.

**WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**

Overseeing all aspects of grocery department operations; maintaining Peninsula Co-op’s high standards for customer service, developing, and achieving operating plans and budgets, designing, and executing merchandising and marketing programs, taking care of people, including hiring and performance development, and working cooperatively with other departments, suppliers, etc.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

Professionals looking to expand their career horizons will find this role will further grow your retail operations expertise; this hands-on leadership experience and access to our Educational Assistance program (100% tuition reimbursement) provides a great opportunity for career growth and advancement for those interested.

In addition to an annual salary of $65,000 - $85,000 (experience-based), Peninsula Co-op provides a competitive total compensation package that includes:

- Great careers and long-term opportunity for personal and professional growth
- Profit sharing paid four times a year
- 6% matched Pension
- Excellent Group Health Benefits (Extended health, Dental, Disability, EFAP and life insurance)
- Health & Wellness reimbursements (gym membership, yoga class, art classes etc.)
- 3 weeks’ vacation to start
- Educational assistance & tuition reimbursement (100% covered)
- Social events (Sporting events and concert tickets, company outings)
- Volunteer opportunities supporting our local community events and charities

Peninsula Co-op is an equal opportunity employer. We take great pride in being a safe and inclusive workplace; supporting and celebrating the diversity of our team. We are committed to every staff member enjoying their experience working with Peninsula Co-op. We reward hard work, commitment, and results.

**How to Apply**

Posted internally and externally.

Date posted: Mar 28, 2024

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