Assistant Gas Bar Manager

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in overseeing Gas Bar/C-Store operation and provide valuable feedback to Lakeland Co-ops continued success.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations and cover shifts for employees to ensure the department runs smoothly.
• Establish short‑term strategies, goals, and objectives for the store in alignment with the Energy Manager.
• Oversee adherence to brand and merchandising standards, marketing efforts, image standards, safety and asset protection.
• Purchase and market convenience store merchandise and manage relationships with vendors.
• Coach team members, providing day‑to‑day direction, guidance, training and development.
• Manage superior customer service.
• Ensure adherence to all regulations, company H&S, loss prevention policies and procedures.
• Ensure consistent operations with the goal of continually improving the Gas Bar/C-Store.
• Plan daily operations for gas bar locations including fuel pricing with the Energy Manager, inventory management and implementing marketing programs.
• Manage growth of sales and improve profitability.
• Keep abreast of local competitor activity and make recommendations to support internal pricing, promotion and product policies.
• Provide recommendations for major maintenance repairs and expense items and ensure the location maintains proper housekeeping.
• Procure merchandise and ensure all ordering schedules are followed and inventory control programs meet customer requirements.
• Ensure proper receiving and warehousing procedures are in effect.
• Provide leadership to the team, training and developing team members.
• Promote and ensure adherence to brand and merchandising standards, marketing efforts, image standards, safety and asset protection.
• Build strong customer relationships and deliver solutions.
• Actively engage in programs aimed at promoting good customer relations, increasing sales volume and continually striving to improve store friendliness and customer service.

• Excellent communication skills and strong customer service skills.
• Experience guiding and supervising an employee team.
• Retail experience in a competitive and complex workplace is preferred.
• Demonstrated initiative and drive for results.
• Skills in the areas of strategic planning and executing production as well as implementing continuous improvement, changes to procedures and processes.
• Ability to handle multiple demands – adaptable, organized, efficient and committed.
• Computer skills required (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Honest and trustworthy, strong work ethic and striving to be the best at what you do.
• Ability to lift heavy materials (20+ kg).
• Acceptance of Lakeland Co‑ops Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and promoting a safe working environment.
• Must pass a drug & alcohol screening and criminal record check.
• Available to work a variety of shifts including Monday–Sunday, and statutory holidays on a rotational basis.

We offer competitive wages, encourage our Team Leaders to take advantage of learning opportunities in order to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. We embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.

This posting will remain open until all positions are filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.