About the role
Manager Liquor Store
Requisition ID: 191199
Career Group: Liquor Careers
Job Category: Retail - Liquor Store
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Saskatchewan
City: Saskatoon
Location: 1070 Preston Sobeys Western Cellars
Postal Code: S7N 4V2
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
A proudly Canadian company with more than 100 years in the food business, Sobeys Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Empire Company Limited, headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. The Sobeys name is synonymous with quality and passion. Now we’ve brought it to liquor stores across Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Here’s how: in 1993, the Alberta Provincial Government announced the privatization of the liquor retail industry. Capitalizing on this important change, we launched Western Cellars, which opened its first location in Spruce Grove in November 1995. In 2014 Sobeys Liquor acquired Safeway Wine & Spirits. Since then, we’ve grown steadily to over 100 locations across British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.™
Ready to Make an impact?
The Store Manager is responsible for providing and communicating the strategic direction and vision for the store. Managing all facets of store operations, the Store Manager will ensure operational excellence in retail merchandising, inventory management, and customer relations. The Store Manager will coach and develop the store team to provide superior customer service and shopping experiences through execution of strategy, customized for the local market, while achieving budgeted financial results.
Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
• Lead employees to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment.
• Act as a role model, coaching/mentoring employees to support outstanding customer service.
• Foster a culture of engagement throughout the team and work towards making Sobeys Liquor the best place to work.
• In conjunction with the Assistant Store Manager, conduct individual performance reviews on a timely basis that provides an overall context and framework to encourage employee contribution and includes goal setting, feedback, and performance development planning.
• In conjunction with the ASM create and maintain employee work schedules including hours of work, work assignments, training, vacations and paid time off, along with the ability to react to last minute decisions regarding coverage for absenteeism, and overtime scheduling.
• Provide oversight and direction to the employees within the store in accordance with the company's policies and procedures.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train staff.
• Seek and provide regular constructive feedback through working together and able to challenge poor behavior in a positive and constructive manner.
• Counsel, discipline and/or terminate employees using Sobeys progressive discipline policy with the assistance of the ASM, Director of Operations and/or Human Resources if required.
• Lead team meetings through communication and sharing of new programs, policies and product knowledge.
• Actively acknowledge others’ efforts, contribution and commitment to the company’s and the store’s strategic objectives.
• Maintain transparent communication. Appropriately communicate organization information through staff meetings/huddles and/or one-on-one meetings.
• Create a shopping experience that engages your customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit.
• Ensure community presence by working with store management and community partners to host/ support community events.
• Execute winning conditions and maintain store standards as per policy.
• Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered.
• Ensure that OH&S, Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Association, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Participate with local store marketing to identify and capitalize on opportunities within the store/ market.
• Respond to ensure efficient operation of the business to achieve all financial targets and deliver on budgeted KPI’s.
• Thoroughly understand all relevant company programs and attend training as required.
• Maintain knowledge of current industry trends.
• Other duties as assigned.
What you have to offer:
• Above average communication skills (both oral and written).
• Full knowledge of retail operations and skills.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of SAP (preferred).
• Highschool diploma.
• 3-5 years experience in a supervisory role.
We offer a competitive compensation package, which varies by role. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy.
We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
About Sobeys
As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in 10 provinces with retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 330 retail fuel locations. Our five core retail food formats are designed to ensure that we have the right offering in the right-sized stores for each individual market we serve — from our full service format to the convenience format, each tailored to satisfy the unique occasion-based food shopping needs of our customers.
Our 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates are committed to building sustainable worth for each of our customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders through our focus on food, innovation and superior customer service.
En tant que l'un des deux seuls détaillants alimentaires présents dans tout le Canada, Sobeys Inc. répond aux besoins en épicerie de sa clientèle par le biais de ses quelque 1 500 magasins. Répartis dans chacune des dix provinces, ceux-ci arborent diverses bannières de détail dont Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods et Lawtons Drugs, ainsi que plus de 330 stations d'essence. Nos magasins d'alimentation sont conçus en fonction de cinq concepts de base afin que l'offre aux consommateurs et la taille des magasins conviennent le mieux à chacun des marchés que nous desservons. Du magasin à gamme complète de services jusqu'au dépanneur, chacun est adapté de façon à combler les besoins particuliers de notre clientèle en fonction de l'occasion d'achat.
En raison de l'importance qu'ils accordent à l'alimentation, à l'innovation et à l'excellence du service à la clientèle, nos quelque 125 000 employés et marchands affiliés se montrent soucieux de créer de la valeur de façon durable pour chacun de nos partenaires, qu'ils soient clients, employés, fournisseurs ou actionnaires.
About the role
Manager Liquor Store
Requisition ID: 191199
Career Group: Liquor Careers
Job Category: Retail - Liquor Store
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Saskatchewan
City: Saskatoon
Location: 1070 Preston Sobeys Western Cellars
Postal Code: S7N 4V2
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
A proudly Canadian company with more than 100 years in the food business, Sobeys Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Empire Company Limited, headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. The Sobeys name is synonymous with quality and passion. Now we’ve brought it to liquor stores across Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Here’s how: in 1993, the Alberta Provincial Government announced the privatization of the liquor retail industry. Capitalizing on this important change, we launched Western Cellars, which opened its first location in Spruce Grove in November 1995. In 2014 Sobeys Liquor acquired Safeway Wine & Spirits. Since then, we’ve grown steadily to over 100 locations across British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.™
Ready to Make an impact?
The Store Manager is responsible for providing and communicating the strategic direction and vision for the store. Managing all facets of store operations, the Store Manager will ensure operational excellence in retail merchandising, inventory management, and customer relations. The Store Manager will coach and develop the store team to provide superior customer service and shopping experiences through execution of strategy, customized for the local market, while achieving budgeted financial results.
Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
• Lead employees to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment.
• Act as a role model, coaching/mentoring employees to support outstanding customer service.
• Foster a culture of engagement throughout the team and work towards making Sobeys Liquor the best place to work.
• In conjunction with the Assistant Store Manager, conduct individual performance reviews on a timely basis that provides an overall context and framework to encourage employee contribution and includes goal setting, feedback, and performance development planning.
• In conjunction with the ASM create and maintain employee work schedules including hours of work, work assignments, training, vacations and paid time off, along with the ability to react to last minute decisions regarding coverage for absenteeism, and overtime scheduling.
• Provide oversight and direction to the employees within the store in accordance with the company's policies and procedures.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train staff.
• Seek and provide regular constructive feedback through working together and able to challenge poor behavior in a positive and constructive manner.
• Counsel, discipline and/or terminate employees using Sobeys progressive discipline policy with the assistance of the ASM, Director of Operations and/or Human Resources if required.
• Lead team meetings through communication and sharing of new programs, policies and product knowledge.
• Actively acknowledge others’ efforts, contribution and commitment to the company’s and the store’s strategic objectives.
• Maintain transparent communication. Appropriately communicate organization information through staff meetings/huddles and/or one-on-one meetings.
• Create a shopping experience that engages your customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit.
• Ensure community presence by working with store management and community partners to host/ support community events.
• Execute winning conditions and maintain store standards as per policy.
• Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered.
• Ensure that OH&S, Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Association, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Participate with local store marketing to identify and capitalize on opportunities within the store/ market.
• Respond to ensure efficient operation of the business to achieve all financial targets and deliver on budgeted KPI’s.
• Thoroughly understand all relevant company programs and attend training as required.
• Maintain knowledge of current industry trends.
• Other duties as assigned.
What you have to offer:
• Above average communication skills (both oral and written).
• Full knowledge of retail operations and skills.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of SAP (preferred).
• Highschool diploma.
• 3-5 years experience in a supervisory role.
We offer a competitive compensation package, which varies by role. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy.
We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
About Sobeys
As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in 10 provinces with retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 330 retail fuel locations. Our five core retail food formats are designed to ensure that we have the right offering in the right-sized stores for each individual market we serve — from our full service format to the convenience format, each tailored to satisfy the unique occasion-based food shopping needs of our customers.
Our 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates are committed to building sustainable worth for each of our customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders through our focus on food, innovation and superior customer service.
En tant que l'un des deux seuls détaillants alimentaires présents dans tout le Canada, Sobeys Inc. répond aux besoins en épicerie de sa clientèle par le biais de ses quelque 1 500 magasins. Répartis dans chacune des dix provinces, ceux-ci arborent diverses bannières de détail dont Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods et Lawtons Drugs, ainsi que plus de 330 stations d'essence. Nos magasins d'alimentation sont conçus en fonction de cinq concepts de base afin que l'offre aux consommateurs et la taille des magasins conviennent le mieux à chacun des marchés que nous desservons. Du magasin à gamme complète de services jusqu'au dépanneur, chacun est adapté de façon à combler les besoins particuliers de notre clientèle en fonction de l'occasion d'achat.
En raison de l'importance qu'ils accordent à l'alimentation, à l'innovation et à l'excellence du service à la clientèle, nos quelque 125 000 employés et marchands affiliés se montrent soucieux de créer de la valeur de façon durable pour chacun de nos partenaires, qu'ils soient clients, employés, fournisseurs ou actionnaires.