Assistant Store Manager

Position Title: Assistant Store Manager - Ottawa Region

Position Type: Full time

Employment Type: Permanent

The typical salary range for this position is $67,900.00 – $ annually.

Looking for Assistant Managers in the Ottawa Region.

Assists the Store Manager in the day‑to‑day management of the store, including growing sales, staffing, merchandising, expense control, and providing a safe environment for employees and customers while delivering a superior shopping experience. The Assistant Store Manager operates the store within established company policy, government legislation, and collective agreements.

• Assist the Store Manager to achieve or exceed store goals and objectives, including sales, profit, margin targets, shrink targets, and labour targets.
• Work with the Store Manager to implement merchandising programs, procedures, and processes designed to maximize operational efficiencies and profitability.
• Collaborate with Department Managers to establish productivity goals and operational standards and ensure merchandise is ordered and displayed according to company planograms.
• Ensure the store is maintained in accordance with all health and safety regulations as established by the company and regulatory authorities.
• Provide leadership by hiring, training, directing, and developing a customer‑focused staff, ensuring all actions portray a customer‑friendly shopping environment.
• Actively utilize new technology initiatives to ensure personal and staff proficiency.
• Maintain awareness of competitive activity in the local market and provide recommendations to operations to overcome competitive disadvantages.
• Participate in store‑based initiatives designed to enhance community involvement and improve the store's image as a community supporter.
• Create and maintain a strong working relationship with vendors and union business representatives.

• College or university education.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive management experience.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Good business acumen.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong time management skills.