Assistant Department Manager Photo Lab

Job summary

The Assistant Department Manager assists in directing staff to maintain merchandising, customer service, and operational standards within the photo lab. They are also responsible for managing customer interactions and ensuring high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

Job details

Not just a job… a community a partnership a team You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, customer focused people to join our team! We currently have opportunities for: Assistant Department Manager, Photo Lab The Assistant Photo Lab Manager is responsible for assisting the Department Manager in directing staff to maintain merchandising, customer service, and operational standards within the lab and the photo counter as well as other management duties as required. In addition to the above duties, this is a customer service position which requires a great deal of customer contact. Accordingly, applicants must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment while at the same time providing quality service in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner. Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum one year of management retail experience, however applicants without management experience may also be considered. You will have extensive knowledge of photography, combined with a commitment to staying current with changes in the relevant technology and innovations in the industry through independent research, training materials, seminars, and awareness of competitive activity. We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as the potential to earn bonuses. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including: Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family (Ensuring you and your family are taken care of) Company matched RRSPs (Helping you plan for your future) Employee Discount Program (Sharing our success) Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses (Lifelong learning) Employee Family Assistance Program (Free confidential counseling) Employee Recognition Program (Tangible rewards for great work!) Community Involvement (Giving back to our communities) For more flexibility, as a Regular Part-Time employee, you will be scheduled a minimum of 1456 hours per year, up to 40 hours per week and must be available to work a flexible schedule, Monday through Sunday, for day and evening shifts. From time to time, this position requires the successful candidate to transfer from one store to another, or to work in other locations depending on organizational need and career development opportunities. Mode of transportation will be the responsibility of the employee. If you possess the necessary skills and expertise and would like to join an exciting team of professionals, Apply Now! London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Be advised, London Drugs DOES NOT use third party recruitment services. London Drugs may collect, use, and/or disclose your personal information (including the information in this application) where it is reasonable for establishing, managing or terminating an employment relationship. This includes the use or disclosure of your personal information to persons inside or external to our organization, for the purpose of checking references or gathering other information to support an assessment of your candidacy. To protect yourself, do not respond to unsolicited job offers from individuals or e-mail addresses, and never disclose any sensitive details about your identity (including personal or financial) to anyone you do not know or trust or on any unverified website, or website you do not trust.

What you’ll do

The Assistant Department Manager assists in directing staff to maintain merchandising, customer service, and operational standards within the photo lab. They are also responsible for managing customer interactions and ensuring high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Applicants should have at least one year of retail management experience and extensive knowledge of photography. Candidates must be available for a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Company matched RRSPs
• Employee discount program
• In-house training
• Education courses
• Employee family assistance program
• Employee recognition program

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Retail management
• Photography
• Customer service
• Merchandising
• Operational standards
• Team leadership
• Technical proficiency
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Research
• Management
• Customer Service
• Innovation
• Lifelong Learning
• Medical Prescription

Job areas

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Assistant Department Manager
• Department Manager
• Shop Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

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