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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Assistant Department Manager is responsible for leading, coaching, and mentoring the team to ensure excellent customer service. They also manage inventory levels and develop strategies to grow the business within the local community.
Job details
With over 175 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and a great place to grow your career. We are hiring for an Assistant Department Manager, Grocery at our location in Warman, SK. The successful candidate must have open availability and be available for 40 hours per week. You will be responsible for: Assisting with leading a team, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource to team members. Fostering a positive environment that is focused on Always Customer First service. Engaging and retaining team members through training and development, performance management, rewards/recognition and the identification and development of future leaders. Communicating important messages with the team. Using knowledge of the community, competitive environment, and industry to develop entrepreneurial strategies to grow the business. Taking count of the correct amount of stock. You have: Previous retail or customer service experience (considered an asset). Food Safe Certification. A passion for great food and providing outstanding customer service. A strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude. Integrity, enthusiasm, and willingness to Go the Extra Mile. Here are some of the perks we offer: Get paid every Friday! Exclusive team member offers and discounts. Benefits & pension eligibility. Wellness and team member assistance program. Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities. Opportunities to learn and grow. IND3 Join our Team! Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team!
What you’ll do
The Assistant Department Manager is responsible for leading, coaching, and mentoring the team to ensure excellent customer service. They also manage inventory levels and develop strategies to grow the business within the local community.
Requirements
Candidates should have a strong work ethic and a passion for customer service, with previous retail experience considered an asset. A Food Safe Certification is required for this role.
Benefits
- Paid weekly
- Team member offers and discounts
- Benefits eligibility
- Pension eligibility
- Wellness program
- Team member assistance program
- Educational reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
Listed skills
- Customer service · Preferred
- Food safety · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Coaching · Preferred
- Team Leadership · Preferred
- Inventory management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Team leadership
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Customer service
- Performance management
- Training and development
- Inventory management
- Strategic planning
- Communication
- Food safety
- Competitive Environment
- Energetic
- Strong Work Ethic
- Customer Service
- Training And Development
- Performance Management
- Innovation
- Enthusiasm
Job areas
- Retail
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
- Food & Beverage
- Grocery Department Manager
- Retail Store Manager
- Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
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