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?  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.

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