Job Description
Store manager position We have 4 store locations, a Distribution Center and Head Office. Our stores have a wide selection of national brands with the latest products in the market. We proudly serve a broad spectrum of clients from the Contractor, Trades and Industrial users. We are expanding and hiring candidates who are looking for growth and development opportunities within our field. Comprehensive Benefit Package – extended health, dental, long-term disability, and term life insurance. All Staff are full-time which creates a stable work environment. We are offering advancements through multiple channels – Contractor/Trade Sales, Distribution, and Head Office Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Store Manager occupies a critical position enabling the organization to achieve its objectives. Having a strong background in management, the desired candidate is ambitious, eager for success and results, has strong sales experience, the ability to maintain and coordinate daily operations (cash registers, sales, office, inventory and warehouse) and ultimately demonstrates a passion for the tool industry. Demonstrating a structured management style, the store manager leads a team that excels in the execution of all tasks according to the procedures established by the head office. The candidate is responsible for the financial results of his branch as well as the continued net growth. The quality of customer service and the customer experience is his first priority. This role also involves continuous training in terms of product knowledge and marketing strategies, but also special attention to the immediate market in order to maintain its position in the market. Also, the store manager must demonstrate leadership towards his team in order to recruit, train, stimulate and develop a robust team dealing with daily tasks. The store manager also excels at mentoring his team. You will also be comfortable managing a high-traffic retail store of approximately 15,000 sq.ft. and containing nearly 8,000 products. Demonstrate daily leadership skills to build and support the store team (cashiers, sales, inventory, stock, warehouse, etc.) Sales oriented, he has the ability to develop relationship with customers and supplier representatives. Interview candidates to find the best fits with our company to build a strong team including job search and managing our recruiting management system. Can organize daily clerical tasks effectively (Payworks forms, hiring forms, statutory change, e-mails, action plans) Easy to work with and collaborative with head office and other stores to facilitate efficient communication. Audit company standards to assure procedures conformity in office administration, Warehouse and Inventory management. Overseas area managers scheduling to align with business needs. Follow team performance management with area managers. Minimum 3 to 5 years of retail store management (management of all departments, warehouse, sales, cash register, merchandising, etc.). • Must have delivered concrete results in sales, merchandising and marketing. • Must have delivered concrete results in terms of sales growth and profitability. • Must have a vast product knowledge and have the ability to transmit it to his team if not use it backwards in a sales context with major accounts. • High rigor towards inventory management. • Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing. • Training in management or business administration an asset. • Must have a valid driver's license. This is a full-time, permanent position, 40 hours/week, the 5-day work week includes 2 days off per week, Sunday (closed) and one day during the week. One full weekend off each 4 weeks.