Grocery Department Manager

Wild Rose is accepting applications for an innovative & experienced Retail professional who can lead and grow the Grocery department at our Camrose Food location Who we are:Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at What you'll do:Responsible for the day-to-day execution of tasks and may be involved in the planning for the direction of their department.Achieve budgeted goals related to sales, margin, expenses, and inventory and execute sales strategies that support the Local Co-op's vision.Achieve established objectives in terms of brand, service levels, quality, and timeliness of delivery and identify areas for improvement.Recruit, train, develop, coach, and motivate the department team while fostering a positive work environment that enables the engagement of all team members in the pursuit of desired results.Prepares, administers and achieves budgeted department goals related to pricing, sales, margin, expenses and inventory.Ensures the efficient operation of the department to achieve all financial targets and deliver on budgeted KPl's.Analyze period-end statements, identify if corrective action is required, and provide recommendations to the Store Manager.May plan, monitor, and manage internal projects from initiation to completion.Assist the Store Manager in communicating operational requirements, operational changes, and translate the vision into departmental initiatives.Provide recommendations and supports internal pricing, promotion and product policies in response to local market needs and competition.Promote and ensures adherence to brand and merchandising standards, marketing efforts, and image standards.Ensures all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to and ensure safety and regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained.Provide leadership to the department, including goal setting, scheduling and assigning work, performance management, training and development of team members.Applies operational knowledge in key performance areas to oversee the allocation of team assignments to achieve department objectives.Ensures prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service is provided at all times. Maintains high customer service levels to ensure customer satisfaction and identifies areas for improvement. Ensures all customer complaints, adjustments, and returns are handled in a quick and efficient manner. Take corrective action with team members if the established standards are not being met.Why it matters:Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.Who You are:5+ years of relevant retail experience5+ years of relevant customer service experience3+ years of leadership experienceA certificate or diploma in Business would be an assetFoodwise certification is required (can train internally if candidate does not already possess)This role will require the use of various computer programs, AI predictive software, phone applications, as well as manual heavy lifting of products (up to 50lbs) throughout the day.This role will require you wo work days, evenings and weekends (including Stat holidays) on a rotational basis.Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer­ contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we're working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.