Assistant Front Store Manager – Full-Time with Flexible Hours

About the Role

Become a vital part of a community-focused, locally owned Shoppers Drug Mart store that prioritizes customer health, beauty, and convenience. As Assistant Front Store Manager, you will support the Front Store Manager in overseeing the store's human, physical, and financial resources to meet store goals, specifically optimizing product movement from backroom to sales floor.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and enforce store standards to enhance customer experience, increase foot traffic, and boost profitability.
• Collaborate with the management team to ensure standards are consistently upheld, including backroom operations.
• Assist in managing labor scheduling using Workforce Management (WFM) tools to optimize productivity.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels to support smooth business operations.
• Support hiring processes for all departments except Pharmacy in partnership with the FSM.
• Maintain wage administration in alignment with company guidelines.
• Promote a positive culture anchored in company core values, engaging and motivating staff effectively.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong planning, judgment, and decision-making capabilities, especially related to inventory management and expense control.
• Effective leadership skills, including mentoring and fostering staff development.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Superior organization and planning abilities.
• Experience in retail management with a focus on driving business outcomes and supporting corporate initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a management team.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• Business and financial acumen, along with capabilities in building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Information

Working at a Shoppers Drug Mart offers the advantage of being part of a locally operated store backed by a national brand. Employees enjoy purchase discounts, flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth and learning through online training platforms. The store values diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities they serve, and offers accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. Commitment to compliance and ethical conduct is a core part of company culture.