Job description

Job Title: Front Store Manager

City: Edmonton, Alberta

Posted Date: 19-Dec-2011

Are you looking to expand your career in Retail Management? Its important to our organization to build the leaders of tomorrow and to ensure that the health and well being of our customers is at the core of our business. As Canada's leading integrated retail pharmacy network we encompass more than 1,800 corporate, franchise and independent pharmacies. At the Rexall family of pharmacies - Rexall, Rexall Pharma Plus, Medicine Shoppe Canada, Guardian and I.D.A., we pride ourselves on delivering the best possible customer care.

The Front Store Manager is the catalyst in building an effective team to ensure the ongoing success of store operations. Acting as a leader in driving superior customer experience, that translates into an environment that ensures people make the healthiest choices quickly, easily and confidently, helping them feel better every day.

WORKING TO BUILD STORE OPERATIONS YOUR FOCUS WILL BE TO:

Actively promote the Rexall image within the community by encouraging a positive profile through participation and leadership in community business groups as well as initiatives focusing on Health and Wellness.
Demonstrate outstanding sales ability, leadership capabilities, and contributes to the overall store concept by bringing plenty of energy, enthusiasm, passion and strong communication skills as we strive to be recognized as the Canadian leader in pharmacy health care.
Identify ways in which front shop and pharmacy programs intersect and ensure communication to maximize customer interface is smooth and seamless towards achieving exceptional customer service.
Oversee human resource activities which include recruitment, training, certification, developing and motivating staff, performance evaluations, disciplinary procedures, and handling union issues where applicable.
Champion and model the development of subject matter expertise at store level. Health and Wellness product knowledge, merchandising, loss prevention, Health and Safety and exceptional Pharmacy/Patient Care.
Ensure that the store achieves and maintains budgeted sales, gross profit, EBITDA, inventory targets, labour costs, shrink, and controllable store expenses.
Lead and inspire store staff-hands-on approach in identifying and responding to issues in a timely manner motivating employees to perform above expectations.
YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF YOU POSSESS:

College diploma in business or retail related field preferred
5-7 years retail sales experience
Minimum 3 years management experience in the Retail Industry
Strong financial acumen
Proven superior customer service, people management and effective communication skills;
Exceptional multi-tasking skills with the ability to adapt to change
The effective execution and implementation of strategic corporate initiatives and programs;
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
IF YOU ARE A POSITIVE & ENERGETIC INDIVDUAL LOOKING FOR A HIGHLY REWARDING CAREER & GROWTH OPPORTUNITY, THIS IS THE RIGHT PLACE FOR YOU!



Successful applicants may be required to complete a criminal record screening before commencing employment with Katz Group Canada Ltd., Additionally, Katz Group Canada Ltd. has the right to require any employee to consent to a criminal record check at any time during the course of employment with reasonable cause.