Assistant Store Manager Orléans

Assistant Store Manager, Orléans

**Job Posting**

**SUMMARY**

The assistant store manager has the responsibility to support the store manager in a variety of management tasks, including but not limited to supervising personnel, scheduling, marketing, merchandising, customer service, inventory management and product orders. He/She will also solve problems at the cash and/or on the floor when they occur. He/She will actively and positively contributes to the visual appearance and administration of the store. He/She must also oversee the store activities in absence of the manager.

**TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Support store manager in a variety of tasks that may be asked depending on the work flow;
- Supervise store personnel and encourage motivation;
- Build schedules, help staff book their time off and assure full coverage;
- Train staff, assist them with any question that may arise and contribute to increase service;
- Manage customers and/or employee’s complaints;
- Leadership, coaching, training and enforcement of company policies and procedures
- Be actively involved in and recommend employee corrective action plans and/or disciplinary measures
- Provide customers with advise and expertise;
- Lead financial business practices and store-specific strategic planning
- Order merchandise and check on inventory;
- Contact the vendors if there are issues with the delivery or if they are missing items;
- Update and support the company’s local store marketing initiatives (Social media, in store promotional materials, community involvement
- In addition to these tasks, other tasks can be assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Education or Experience required : certified nutritionist, enrolled in or completed related post-secondary education relating to either business management or nutrition
- Experience in a similar position;
- Good knowledge of natural products;
- Extensive knowledge of English;
- Available on flexible schedule;
- Knowledge of French and or other foreign languages are considered strong assets.

**ABILITIES**
- Responsible and meticulous
- Great interpersonal skills and enjoy greeting and talking with customers
- Superior verbal communication skills with strong telephone etiquette
- Self-driven and motivated, requires mínimal supervision
- Ownership values, with strong sense of self awareness
- Assertive team player with solid work ethic and values
- Strong in analysis, problem solving and good error detection capacity
- Ability to work in a team and to create good synergy within a team
- Detailed-oriented and able to interpret budget and sales reports
- Strong time management skills, multitasking and ability to prioritize various tasks with competing deadlines
- Excellent computer skills with Word, Excel, Google drive and POS terminals

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

**Location**:
Physical Demands:
Often walking and working mostly in a standing position. Must be able to lift weights that can weigh up to 25 pounds. Work in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.

Time:
This is a full time position with 1 weekend day and a minimum of 1 evening shift. Subject to change at any time with adequate notice.

Start Date:
Immediate

**THANK YOU**

**Salary**: From $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Orléans, ON K1E 3X2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Retail management: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person