Assistant Manager, Brantford

**Help us boldly shape retail in Canada**

Canadian Tire Corporation’s (CTC) rich heritage of serving Canadians from coast-to-coast dates back to 1922. Our vision is to become the #1 retail brand in Canada and we are focused on innovating and making important investments in our business, especially when it comes to our people. To reach our goal, we need the best talent to help us evolve and drive change across the business - and boldly help shape Canada’s retail industry. As we strive to be at the forefront of a complex and vastly changing retail industry, it is an exciting time to join the Canadian Tire family of companies.

The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for providing support to the Store Manager and the store teams for execution of all operational directives. This is accomplished through ensuring optimal customer experiences, maximizing sales, expense and cost management, store presentation, and protection of company assets.

**What you’ll do**

Leadership:

- Continually motivates team and performance through recognition programs, store contests, customer compliments, etc
- Provide mentorship to teams and influence continuous growth, exemplifying our leadership brand
- Communicate in a clear and concise manner to team, leading effective huddles / meetings / coaching sessions, keeping team well informed of pertinent information
- Develop and lead recruiting and hiring strategy for store, maintain a complete team

Operations:

- Demonstrate and follow up on execution of PartSource visual compliance standards, store maintenance and pricing standards
- Responsibility to deliver annual corporate shrink targets through team education, enforcement of LP and audit standards and rigid inventory control
- Ensure processes and systems are followed for the execution of tech shop service programs, including maintenance and compliance standards
- Create and / or monitors the creation of efficient store weekly scheduling for both sales and support functions
- Provides support as required for overall Store and equipment maintenance and compliance for PS fleet, using FOS fleet management maintenance system, driver compliance, and appropriate certifications for all roles
- Executes and or delegates delivery of planograms, and merchandising directives
- Ensures accurate execution and completes daily review of shipping /receiving/ returns processing and documentation according to company policies
- Provides support as required for overall Store and equipment maintenance and compliance for PS fleet, using FOS fleet management maintenance system, driver compliance, and appropriate certifications for all roles

Customer Service:

- An ambassador and leader of the customer experience you look to develop relationships with customers and provide mentorship and coaching to your team to ensure the same
- Supports the commercial sales team by providing customer service support
- Ensures and leads execution of the customer experience, and provides resolution for all customer concerns

Training:

- Coach and develop store and management team, through setting expectations, communication, coaching, feedback and ongoing support
- Create development plans and conduct annual appraisals for management team; to improve any performance gaps
- Complete and hold team accountable to complete required training within timeframes

Able to work retail hours including scheduled evenings, weekends and holidays

**Who you are**

We are looking for individuals who are:

- Business Savvy - you have a customer focused mindset and can plan, execute, and drive sales
- Leaders - you lead by example and have a passion for coaching, developing, and inspiring your team
- Culture and brand ambassadors - you love the work and take pride in our brand

If you’re a proven retail manager with a passion for people, our industry, and driving an exceptional customer experience, then this is definitely the place to be.

**What you bring**
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a retail environment with 12- 24 months in a leadership role
- Fundamental computer skills an asset
- Passion for automotive or automotive enthusiasts
- Strong knowledge of automotive parts aftermarket industry
- A good base of knowledge of automotive operating systems including point of sale
- Assets:

- Possession of a valid driver's license is an asset
- Automotive Training or Certification is an asset

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- Canadian Tire and its family of companies are boldly shaping retail in Canada and we continue to deliver a positive experience for our customers. As one of the most trusted brands in Canada, our employees take pride in the work we do across the country. It’s more than the iconic triangle that keeps our employees around. From benefits and perks, to learning and development opportunities, to our commitment to Jumpstart - these are some of the many reasons why Canadian Tire Corporation is one of _Canada’s Best Managed Companies _. _
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