Associate

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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.

JOB PROFILE**:ASSOCIATE FULL-TIME**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
POSITION:ASSOCIATE STORE MANAGER

STORE: GIORGIO’S NOFRILLS

LOCATION: 435 MAIN STREET EAST, HAMILTON L8N 1k1

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The basic function of the associate manager position is to directly manage the productivity of staff of most of depts., on behalf of the owner/manager to ensure the store is effectively merchandised to maximize the sales/profitability. The Associate Manager shares responsibility and other key financial measures. The Associate Store Manager assumes most overall operational effectiveness of the store in absence of the owner/manager.
- Promote and ensure consistently high standard of customer service
- Train and motivate staff
- Provide a positive working environment, coach, advise and listen to employees

problems/issues
- Prepare, post and change work schedule to schedule staff appropriately to meet

the business needs
- Delegate and prioritize workload to staff
- Effectively merchandise adverting and promotional programs 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 reports, ensure

overall store profitability
- Work with sales representatives to negotiate credits, display merchandising

and maintain rotation
- Provide accurate, effective purchasing/ordering for the store specifically for Cutter/UPP bookings and seasonal bookings(sales planners)
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels through effective ordering and rotation
- Ensure pricing integrity
- Coordination of employee activities on a daily basis; act as resource for

employees; referring complex issues to the Owner; provide input the

performance management process.
- Any other duties that may be required to ensure courteous friendly service,

competitively priced products, and 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 Manager ’s impact on store

performance in the areas of:

- Customer Service
- Employee Relations
- Merchandising
- Sales/Profits
- Strong communication skills including verbal, written, and actively listening
- Demonstrated customer focus and commitment to superior customer service
- Issue management skills; problem solving; team building skills;(time

management; 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 Microsoft and excel spreadsheets
- Able to do closing shifts up to 3 nights
- Able to learn our systems Sap/Stas/instore labels-batches
- Able to be available after shift to deal with any problems that might arise during business hours, if owner is not available.

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

At Giorgio’s 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.

**Giorgio’s Nofrills is an equal opportunity employer.**

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