Assistant Store Manager

Job summary

The Assistant Store Manager supports daily operations, including opening and closing duties, while supervising and coaching the store team. They also ensure regulatory compliance, manage inventory, and work with the Store Manager to achieve sales targets.

Job details

Work Location ACE Liquor Discounter The Grange About the Role About ACE Liquor Ace Liquor Discounter has more than 130 locations in Alberta where you’ll find great selection, better prices, and friendly, knowledgeable staff. We stock wines from around the world, local and international beers, and specialty spirits at everyday low prices. About The Opportunity We’re hiring a dependable, motivated Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations and help lead a high-performing store team. If you’re a strong communicator, enjoy coaching others, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role offers excellent opportunities to grow your retail leadership career. What You’ll Do Leadership & Team Support Assist with supervising, coaching, and training staff Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management Help promote a positive, engaged team culture Store Operations Support daily store operations, including opening and closing duties Manage store communication (email, updates, task assignments) Work closely with the Store Manager on staffing, operational needs, and sales goals Customer Service & Compliance Check ID and ensure all alcohol sales meet Alberta regulations Deliver friendly, knowledgeable customer service Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming store environment Inventory & Financial Support Assist with inventory counts, ordering, and receiving Review reports and documentation for accuracy Help support store financial targets and controllables What We’re Looking For 2+ years of retail experience 2+ years in a supervisory role ProServe certification (or willingness to obtain) Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand/walk for most of the shift Strong communication, reliability, and teamwork skills Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays Why You’ll Enjoy Working With Us Career growth opportunities and a strong preference for internal promotions Comprehensive benefits package to support your overall health and well-being Eligibility for performance-based incentives and bonus opportunities Supportive team environment with hands-on training and development Employee discounts on products across our stores Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Ace Liquor is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued and supported. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Ready to Apply? If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today! About SNDL SNDL is one of Canada’s leading and fastest-growing liquor and cannabis companies. As the country’s largest private-sector retailer, our portfolio includes well-known banners such as Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Ace Liquor, Value Buds, Spiritleaf, and Cost Cannabis. We’re also one of Canada’s largest vertically integrated cannabis producers, recognized for our innovation, low-cost manufacturing, and award-winning brands including Top Leaf, Contraband, Palmetto, Bon Jak, La Plogue, Versus, Grasslands, Vacay, Pearls by Grön, No Future, and Bhang Chocolate. Driven by purpose, performance, and people, SNDL is shaping the future of retail and cannabis by bringing people together through exceptional products and experiences. Learn more about SNDL

What you’ll do

The Assistant Store Manager supports daily operations, including opening and closing duties, while supervising and coaching the store team. They also ensure regulatory compliance, manage inventory, and work with the Store Manager to achieve sales targets.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of retail experience and 2 years in a supervisory role. A ProServe certification is required, along with the ability to lift 40 lbs and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities • Comprehensive benefits package • Performance-based incentives • Bonus opportunities • Employee discounts • Hands-on training and development

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Onboarding · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Retail management
• Team leadership
• Staff coaching
• Performance management
• Inventory management
• Customer service
• Communication
• Conflict resolution
• Regulatory compliance
• Recruitment
• Onboarding
• Sales goal achievement
• Retail Operations
• Lifting Ability
• Talent Recruitment
• Contraband Detection And Control
• Cannabis
• Customer Service
• Training And Development
• Performance Management
• Sales
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Employee Onboarding
• Operations
• Coaching
• Reliability
• Teamwork

Job areas

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