Department Manager - Franchise

Posted:
10/7/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Smithers, British Columbia, Canada ⋅ British Columbia, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together.  Our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians provides employees a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At No Frills, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We have opportunities for hard working, enthusiastic and reliable people just like you.

Jerry’s No Frills is located in Smithers, a beautiful town in Northern BC with an abundance of outdoor activities that one can enjoy all year round.  We are proud to be The Grocery Store that has brought everyday low priced, good quality products to the town and its surrounding communities. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the franchise owner in store operations to ensure that the department runs smoothly in both the back and front of the store
  • Train and motivate staff and provide a positive working environment so as to ensure execution of plans and strategies across the store and in assigned area
  • Effectively merchandise advertising and promotional programs to maximize Corporate brand advantage and remain up to date information about market trends and competitor activities
  • Coordinate and participate in the receiving, handling and storing of product to achieve optimal results and utilizing shipment reports, exclusivity reports and Head Office flash reports, ensure overall store profitability
  • Maintain appropriate inventory levels through effective ordering and rotation, ensure pricing integrity and maintain Category sets, mixing for profit as required
  • Referring complex issues to the Owner; provide input into the performance management process
  • Any other duties that may be required to ensure courteous friendly service, competitively priced products, and a store that meets and maintains the hygiene standards specified

Requirements

  • Previous management experience with demonstrated ability to manage people and the ability to work with minimal functional direction
  • Demonstrated understanding of critical success factors for the nofrills concept as a discount food store focusing on low price image
  • Strong communication skills including verbal, written and active listening
  • Issue management skills (time management; interpersonal skills; conflict management; information gathering skills; problem solving; team building skills to develop collaborative working relationships)
  • Open availability; flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays according to the needs of the business
  • Physically to lift upwards of 50 pounds using work safe guidelines

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our employees, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.    

NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “No Frills” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

$48,000.00 - $55,000.00 / 48.000,00$ - 55.000,00$ (per year / par an)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste.