Assistant Store Manager - Salmon Arm

Buckerfield's Salmon Arm
- Assistant Store Manager
- Salary: $50,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year
Do you have a good working knowledge of pet, garden, farm, feed, and livestock products?
Buckerfield's Salmon Arm seeking to hire an Assistant Store Manager to lead our fast paced, growing, knowledgeable team, and effectively manage our ongoing retail and warehousing operations in a safe and healthy manner.
Long before sustainability became headline news, Buckerfield's was a pioneer in providing home, garden, and farm products to customers who know that true value is found in quality supplies that benefit our families, our animals, and our land. Our staff are happy to share knowledge and help our customers with their latest projects. We're here to take care of our customers - it just comes naturally to us.

If this sounds like you, apply today!

What We Offer   Competitive base salary and opportunity for substantial on-target bonus – ask us for more details!
Extensive health and dental package after the required waiting period
* 6% employer contribution to a group RRSP after the required waiting period
* Generous employee discount!
Paid vacation and stat holidays
Opportunity for additional training and certification
Benefits are subject to change at any time, at the sole discretion of the Employer
Responsibilities  Under the direction of the Store Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of all retail and warehousing operations at Buckerfield's Salmon Arm Store location.
Required  The objective of this position is to assist and support the Store Manager with organizing, directing, and controlling all operations required in:
Leading, developing and training a team of associates to exceed customer expectations,
Managing staff and staffing levels,
Providing outstanding customer service,
Achieving sales and gross margin targets,
Managing inventory levels and improving inventory turns, and
Consistent with the short-, medium- and long-term goals, objectives, and budgets of the Company as a whole.
Provide substitute support for other positions / areas / levels of the store, as required to maintain operations
May be required to travel and provide additional support to other Buckerfield's locations, from time to time
Other duties as assigned by the Store Manager
Qualifications   Completion and certification of Grade 12 Diploma, or equivalent
Proven track record of effectively leading, coaching and inspiring a positive team of employees in a fast-paced, environment

Experience with inventory management, variance tracking, ordering and invoice posting
A minimum of three to five years of retail experience with increasing levels of responsibility
Knowledge and experience with computer software, including Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Power BI, etc.), Counterpoint, etc.
Excellent customer service and merchandising skills, and ability to understand customer needs and the local customer market
Exceptional organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to multitask
Ability to exercise sound judgement and make rational decisions
Willingness to obtain Veterinary Dispenser certificate and Pesticide Dispenser certificate
Availability   40 hours a week, minimum
Days and hours of work may vary and employee will be required to work weekends and statutory holidays, as required
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00-$54,000.00 per year