Assistant Store Manager - Downtown Food Store

Job Description

New Horizon Co-op is hiring a Assistant Store Manager at our Downtown Food Store in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently.  As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.  To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at https://www.newhorizonco-op.crs/sites/newhorizon

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of the Grocery Department including scheduling of Team Members, ordering, receiving, merchandising, and accurate pricing of products


• Assist the Store Manager in providing leadership and direction to Department Managers in the development and achievement of operational goals and financial results including sales, margins, expenses, inventory and sales per employee hour (SPEH)


• Handle filing, record keeping and perform other iss45 File Maintenance Functions


• Lead a culture of safety for both management and non-management employees through continuous training and adherence to New Horizon Co-op’s standards for health & safety, loss prevention, and environmental due diligence


• Ensure company policies, best practices, training courses, and certifications are completed in a timely and efficient manner


• Ensure inventories are managed and protected in compliance with management standards to maintain high levels of accuracy and minimal losses


• Other duties, as assigned

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together. 

Who you are and what you have:

• High School Diploma


• 4+ years of progressively responsible work experience in a retail environment, including 1-2+ years of demonstrated experience as a Supervisor or Manager


• Demonstrated experience tracking and monitoring customer satisfaction levels


• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills


• Demonstrated effective team leadership skills with the ability to work well within a multigenerational and diverse team


• Ability to effectively manage operational budgets, maximize operational efficiency, and improve sales and growth margin


• Effective planning, organization and time management skills


• Strong inventory management, analytical and problem-solving skills


• Experience coaching, mentoring and providing performance feedback to Team Members/Supervisors


• Great computer skills (including data entry accuracy) and the ability to manage computer files efficiently


• Strong working knowledge and experience working in Grocery is considered an asset

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan.  We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.  We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.