Assistant Store Manager - West

Do you have a good working knowledge of pet, garden, farm, feed, and livestock products?

Buckerfield's West Kelowna is 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 *
• 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 West Kelowna Store location.
• 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,
• 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

Please contact Mikaela Alldred at Buckerfield's Head Office to apply for this position or to request additional information.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00-$54,000.00 per year