Assistant Store Manager

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Atlantic Superstore, 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.

**Full Job Description - Assistant Store Manager, Fresh, Valley Market. This position is currently supporting the New Minas Real Atlantic Superstore #344, New Minas, NS location**

As an Assistant Store Manager (ASM), Fresh, your area of responsibility includes (but not limited to) all fresh departments including Produce (including Salad Bar, Bulk, Floral, Garden Centre), Home Meals Replacement (HMR), Deli, Meat & Seafood, Bakery, Starbucks Coffee Shop, etcetera.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

**Location**:
Valley Market - supporting our Real Atlantic Superstore New Minas #344 location located at

9064 Commercial Street,

New Minas, NS

B4N 3E4

Inspired by food? Committed to excellent service? So are we.
At Loblaw, we are Food Lovers We are committed to our Colleagues and Customers and work hard to create a culture that allows us to be our authentic selves while working as a Team. We know that clear communication, collaboration and teamwork is the key to having a successful workplace.

We're looking for talented colleagues who are excited about providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers and delighting them every step of the way

**No Previous Retail Experience?**

**Why is this role important**:
Reporting to the Store Manager, the Assistant Store Manager will provide excellence in customer service. Demonstrate leadership by managing employees and effectively planning.

**What you'll do**:

- Present themselves as a role model when providing efficient and courteous customer service.
- Resolve and manage customer complaints effectively and according to established guidelines.
- Demonstrate leadership by providing positive and effective resolution to customer and team members concerns.
- Encourage store employees to take ownership for their performance and career development plans; follow up on a regular basis.
- Maintain ongoing communication with internal colleagues from various departments to improve overall business results.
- Coordinate and communicate with company buyers on what items to purchase for a store's inventory and supervises the activities of the stores merchandising efforts.
- Accountable for promoting Shoppers Home Health Care sales of equipment and services through the provision of personalized and professional advice, information, and consultation to individuals, groups and institutions.
- Manage and maintain materials and stocked product inventory.
- Planning and implementing events successfully.
- Scheduling employees efficiently to improve productivity, profitability and margins.
- Continuously training staff effectively to encourage them to meet company standards.
- Protecting company assets and improving profitability by developing and implementing security and safety programs for employees and customers.
- Pursue succession planning to ensure that employees are constantly developed to fill each needed role.
- Ensure employee awareness of safety and emergency procedures.
- Understand and support store operations, policies and procedures.
- Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

**What you bring**:

- Good communication/presentation skills to instruct individuals and groups on the use, maintenance and servicing of equipment.
- The ability to develop and maintain client contacts.
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment
- Complies to health and safety regulations
- Demonstrates a commitment to achieving meaningful results
- Displays unwavering commitment to our values
- Demonstrates understanding of the organization’s mission and strategies
- Acts in accordance with policies and procedures
- Detail oriented
- Effective verbal and written skills
- Ability to work independently, stand for long periods of time and lift up to 22kgs/50lbs.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our