With over 185 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company and a great place to grow your career. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®.
We are hiring for a Department Manager, Centre of Store at our South Point Save-On-Foods location in Surrey, BC.
This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, and the successful applicant must have open availability.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the department, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource while fostering a positive team environment focused on Always Customer First service.
- Delivering operational excellence through customer experience, health and safety, food safety, and merchandising.
- Engaging and retaining team members through training, performance management, rewards/recognition, and succession planning.
- Communicating key messages and business objectives to team members in the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Reviewing and analyzing financial reports, identifying opportunities to improve performance, and presenting KPIs to the management team.
- Analyzing business/HR metrics and dashboards of the department.
- Supporting with implementing strategies to grow sales and customer loyalty.
- Leading inventory counts/period end of the department and resolving issues as required.
- Performing all job duties throughout the department as needed, including lifting weight (up to 50 lbs), standing for long periods of time, and working in hot/cold environments.
You have:
- 1-3 years of retail experience.
- Leadership experience is an asset.
- Food Safe Certification.
- A post-secondary education in a business related field is an asset.
- Experience and/or knowledge with:
- Achieving sales targets and profitability.
- Executing merchandising plans and creating in-store displays to drive sales.
- Human Resources (e.g. training, development, coaching and mentoring).
- Workforce planning and scheduling considerations.
- Health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
- Proficiency with computer applications.
You are:
- A leader that embodies and demonstrates our leadership competency model through communication, collaboration, initiative and emotional intelligence.
- An effective communicator, with interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Proactive in taking initiative with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment while meeting organizational goals.
- Detail-oriented and committed to high standards, consistently upholding department expectations and supporting operational excellence.
- Results-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Here are some of the perks we offer:
- Eligible to participate in the Retail Management Incentive Plan.
- Get paid every Friday!
- Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
- Benefits & pension eligibility.
- Wellness and team member assistance program.
- Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
- Opportunities to learn and grow.
Compensation Details:
$54,080.00
Join our Team!
Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team!
