Store Manager CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND
Mayo Foods Ltd., a subsidiary of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Development Corporation (NNDDC) the active business arm for the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun with Traditional Territory in central Yukon and stretching into the NWT. Mayo Foods Ltd. is a vital community-oriented retail grocery store serving the Mayo area in Yukon. As a key player in the local food ecosystem, Mayo Foods Ltd.
is committed to providing essential goods and services while supporting the economic development and food security of the region.
Mayo Foods is a cornerstone investment in NNDDC's Food Sovereignty and Security portfolio, playing a crucial role in the broader strategy to enhance local food systems and promote food security within the community. The Store Manager will be instrumental in collaborating with local food actors to strengthen our local food ecosystem. In this role, the Store Manager will work closely with NNDDC's Food Systems Manager to develop and implement integrated food sovereignty strategies that align with the community's needs and priorities.
This collaboration aims to support sustainable food production and distribution, ensuring that Mayo Foods contributes effectively to the community's food security and sovereignty goals.
The Store Manager position at Mayo Foods Ltd. is crucial to the success of our operations and the fulfillment of our mission. This role requires a dynamic, versatile professional who can effectively manage all aspects of a small but complex retail environment. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong leadership skills, financial acumen, and the ability to adapt to the unique challenges of operating a grocery store in a remote northern community.
Working closely with NNDDC's management team, the Store Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, inventory management, customer service, and staff development. This position demands a high level of accountability and the ability to make strategic decisions that align with the company's goals of profitability, community service, and sustainable business practices.
The Store Manager will play a pivotal role in fostering positive relationships with customers, suppliers, and the local community. They will be expected to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the importance of food security in the region. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the well‑being of the community while developing a rewarding career in retail management.
Dutiesand Responsibilities (subject to additions and deletions as assigned):
Managerial General
Execute policies, programs and procedures designed for and implemented by the Company while working to track, analyse and take action to improve store performance where opportunities exist and are identified by meeting or exceeding established goals; reducing company expenses; increasing company sales; and/or increasing margins achieved through strategies such as the reduction of shrink, reduction of mark‑downs, improved pricing strategies, etc.
Ensure all operational standards are being met in order to exceed customer expectations and establish loyalty while bringing any unresolved customer or vendor complaints of serious nature, or that may have significant potential financial or other impact on the store operation, to the attention of the NNDDC CEO in a timely manner.
Ensure organizational effectiveness and profitability by managing pricing product mix and supplier relations.
Be responsible for the direction, coordination, and delivery of product, and product sales and regularly review operations to discuss and address issues that arise.
Ensure the wellbeing and security of buildings; equipment and other assets; inventory; cash; keys; file and data; both electronic and hard copies by following established security procedures and responding to calls received from the security company, be alert for all unauthorized misuse of Company assets, removal of merchandise and/or pilferage, ensure all proper security measures are always taken and ensure the proper maintenance of all equipment and premises by identifying and…
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