Store Manager - Saanich

Job summary

Manage the store’s retail and warehousing operations, including customer service, sales and gross margin targets, inventory levels, and staffing. Lead and support employees, maintain safe operations, and provide coverage at other store locations when required.

Job details

Do you have a good working knowledge of pet, garden, farm, feed, and livestock products? Buckerfields Saanich, BC is seeking to hire a 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, Buckerfields 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 mother nature. 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 General Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of all retail and warehousing operations at Buckerfields’ Saanich Store location. The objective of this position is to organize, direct, and control all operations required in: Providing outstanding customer service, Achieving sales and gross margin targets, Managing inventory levels and improving inventory turns, and Managing staff and staffing levels, 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 Buckerfields’ locations, from time to time Other duties as assigned by the General Manager Qualifications Excellent customer service and merchandising skills, and ability to understand customer needs and the local customer market Strong ability to effectively lead, coach and inspire a positive team of employees in a fast-paced, environment Experience with effectively managing inventory levels / turns, inventory purchasing and inventory pricing within Company guidelines and limits Exceptional organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to multitask Ability to exercise sound judgement and make rational decisions Minimum 3-5 years managerial experience in the retail / service industry with increasing levels of responsibility Knowledge and experience with computer software, including Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Power BI, etc.), Counterpoint, etc. A university degree in a related field, such as Business Administration, will be seen as an asset 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 Please contact Mikaela Alldred at Buckerfields Head Office to apply for this position or to request additional information. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year Benefits Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Store discount Vision care Schedule 8 hour shift Holidays Monday to Friday Weekend availability Supplemental Pay Types Bonus pay Work Location: In person Apply for the Store Manager Position Your Name: * Your Phone Number Your Email: * Did you mean ? A little about yourself: * Upload Resume: * Security Check Fields marked with * are required.

What you’ll do

Manage the store’s retail and warehousing operations, including customer service, sales and gross margin targets, inventory levels, and staffing. Lead and support employees, maintain safe operations, and provide coverage at other store locations when required.

Requirements

Candidates need 3–5 years of progressively responsible management experience in retail or service, strong customer service and merchandising skills, and experience leading teams and managing inventory. Strong organization, time management, decision-making, and computer skills—including Microsoft Office and Counterpoint—are required; a related university degree is an asset.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Store Discount
• Vision Care
• Group RRSP Contribution
• Paid Vacation
• Statutory Holidays
• Training and Certification

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Customer Service
• Merchandising
• Team Leadership
• Coaching
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Purchasing
• Inventory Pricing
• Sales Management
• Gross Margin Management
• Staffing Management
• Organization
• Time Management
• Multitasking
• Decision-Making
• Microsoft Office
• Counterpoint

Job areas

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Logistics
• Agriculture

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