Fisherman's Market - Store Manager

Store Manager – Full-Time Location: Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS Lead a Trusted Halifax Tradition Fisherman's Market is looking for an experienced, customer-focused Store Manager to lead our Bedford Highway retail location, one of the most recognized fish markets in Atlantic Canada. As one of Atlantic Canada's most trusted seafood retailers, we've proudly served our community for generations by providing exceptional seafood, outstanding customer service, and a welcoming shopping experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoys developing high-performing teams, and is energized by the chance to help shape the future of a well-known seafood destination backed by the strength of the Mersey Group. What You'll Be Doing As Store Manager, you will be responsible for the overall success of the Bedford Highway location by: Leading daily store operations with a focus on customer service, quality, and efficiency Hiring, training, coaching, and developing a high-performing retail team Creating a positive, engaged workplace culture built on accountability, teamwork, and respect Delivering an exceptional customer experience that reflects the Fisherman's Market brand Managing inventory, ordering, merchandising, product rotation, and loss prevention Ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance standards are consistently maintained Monitoring sales performance and implementing strategies to achieve business objectives Managing labour scheduling, staffing levels, and payroll efficiencies Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and community partners Collaborating with company leadership to support operational improvements and business growth What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will bring: Seafood industry experience and/or strong seafood product knowledge is required. Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational requirements Previous retail, grocery, specialty food, or hospitality management experience Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing teams Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Excellent communication and customer service abilities The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment A hands-on leadership style with a willingness to work alongside the team Experience with inventory management, merchandising, and sales performance A passion for quality food products and delivering exceptional customer experiences Perks & Benefits Competitive salary with performance-based incentives Comprehensive health and dental benefits Paid vacation and time off Employee discounts on premium seafood and market products Ongoing training and leadership development opportunities A supportive, team-oriented work environment Career growth opportunities within Fisherman's Market and the larger Mersey Group of companies Why This Role Matters The Bedford Highway location has been a trusted destination for seafood lovers for decades. As Store Manager, you'll play a critical role in continuing that tradition by leading a talented team, delivering exceptional service, and ensuring our customers receive the quality, variety, and value they've come to expect from Fisherman's Market. You'll be the face of the store, setting the standard for operational excellence while fostering a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and community connection. Interested in Joining Our Team? Apply today and help shape the next chapter of one of Atlantic Canada's most recognized seafood markets. About Fisherman's Market International Inc. Fisherman's Market is a Halifax-based retailer, wholesaler, and exporter of fresh, frozen, smoked, and salted seafood, including live and frozen Atlantic lobster. Established in 1948, we bring more than 75 years of seafood expertise to customers throughout Atlantic Canada and around the world. We work closely with local harvesters and suppliers to deliver the highest standards of quality, service, variety, and value. We are part of the Mersey Group, a family of seafood-focused companies that includes Mersey Seafoods Ltd, Scotia Harvest Inc., Mersey Marine Ltd., Fisherman's Market International Inc., Innovate Fishery Products, and Comeau’s Sea Foods Ltd. Together, we operate under a shared vision and leadership team, providing a trusted, vertically integrated seafood supply chain from harvest to customer.

The Store Manager is responsible for leading daily operations, managing inventory, and ensuring high standards of food safety and customer service at the Bedford Highway location. They will also oversee team development, including hiring, training, and scheduling to meet business objectives.

The ideal candidate must have previous retail or hospitality management experience and strong seafood product knowledge. Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required to meet operational needs.

• Competitive salary • Performance-based incentives • Health benefits • Dental benefits • Paid vacation • Paid time off • Employee discounts • Ongoing training • Leadership development

• Customer servicePreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Food safetyPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Retail management
• Seafood product knowledge
• Team leadership
• Customer service
• Inventory management
• Merchandising
• Food safety
• Staff scheduling
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Communication
• Loss prevention
• Regulatory compliance
• Coaching
• Sales performance monitoring
• Retail Operations
• Product Knowledge
• Supply Chain
• Accountability
• Business Objectives
• Decision Making
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Regulatory Compliance
• Sales
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Inventory Management
• Problem Solving
• Leadership Development
• Loss Prevention
• Operational Excellence
• Seafood Preparation
• Hospitality Management
• Team Oriented
• Scheduling
• Teamwork

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Store Market Manager
• Retail Store Manager
• Shop Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week