Assistant Store Manager, Penticton

Good People, Good Food. Do you love healthy, organic products? Want to work in a fun environment that helps you grow and thrive? Come to work at Nature's Fare Markets. ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER People are at the heart of what Nature's Fare Markets does and with this lens, you will lead the Store Team with your creativity, passion for organic and natural products, and a quality driven leadership style. Alongside the Store Manager you will be responsible for team member hiring, development and administration, as well as ensuring the delivery of superior customer service day-in and day-out. As a part of our senior management team, the Assistant Store Manager must live and model our core values while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. We believe in people first; that must be your priority too.

Regular Store Hours

Mon - Sat 8:00am - 8:00pm Sun 9:00am - 7:00pm

PERKS:

Competitive wage range of $60,000 - $68,000 annually

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.

Comprehensive and flexible benefit package (dental, vision, naturopathic practices + more)

Up to 25% store discount

Education allowance

Free swag (products, food, clothing + more)

Share in some laughs, air high-fives, and fun each day

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Leadership

Communicate, represent, and uphold Nature's Fare Markets' Core Values

Work with the Store Manager to build and sustain a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale

Catching the subtle mannerisms, behaviours, and actions of staff and managing and correcting these with your team by being visible in your store; using your leadership skills to bring out the best in people

Recognizing and rewarding employees in moments of excellence and providing real time coaching

Assist in interviewing, hiring, training, developing, and leading staff members in a manner which builds and sustains a high performing team with minimal turnover

Provide open, consistent, and useful communication to staff regarding storewide&company goals, news, trends, and events

Be passionate about health and wellness; live the lifestyle

Customer Relationship:

Providing and promoting customer service standards for a positive shopping experience and customer loyalty

Assist with influencing and managing the atmosphere and customer experience in your store

Ensure that every customer experience is outstanding

Assist with all aspects of store operations and be ready and willing to jump in to help in any department as needed

Lending a needed hand on cash, grocery, ordering, customer service that is the cornerstone of our leading by example

Entrepreneurship:

Work with your teams to ensure store merchandising is inviting to customers and drives sales

Challenge the status quo by bringing forward new ideas and promoting an open and safe place for team members to provide feedback and collaborate

Assist with and support renovations as needed

Operations:

Ensuring the store is well merchandised and assisting with building ends/displays to ensure they are maximized

Observe and determine if policy and procedures are being followed

Supporting your operations team

Anticipating department volumes throughout the day, and accordingly direct and relocate staff

Assume total responsibility for the store in the absence of the store manager

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

5+ years of experience in a management position

Experience managing people in a customer service industry is a strong asset

Post-secondary education in business administration, management, or related field preferred

Strong technical knowledge using Microsoft Office Suite

Experience managing budgets and financials

Demonstrated operational execution skills

Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the store including mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and long/unusual hours

A good sense of humor with the ability to laugh at yourself

You have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy being a part of many aspects of the business during your day-to-day

You are values driven. You are passionate about being involved in your community and you want to do the right thing for your team members and your customers

You lead by example and from a place of caring. This comes from your ability to be self-aware and demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence.

You are an advocate for holistic wellness and incorporate wellness strategies into your lifestyle

You have a passion for providing a lasting and meaningful experience for customers and team members

Nature's Fare Markets is an equal opportunity employer and as such we thrive to foster a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected.

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