Temporary Store Manager
October 11 2024
Industries
Retail
Categories Retail,
Shediac, NB • Part time
The Store Manager is responsible for all operations within the store, delivering financial results and managing associate performance. Long-term career growth is available through Kent as well as J.D. Irving, Limited of which Kent is a division.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate sensitivity to customer needs and willingness to build sincere relationships
- Engage and motivates team members with energy/optimism, through company vision and effectively promote leadership at all levels
- Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results and implement process improvements
- Good understanding of financial management and budgetary development
- Communicate with honesty and integrity, and creates the space for others to do the same
- Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure
- Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships
- Open to continuous improvement and responsible for independent learning
- Flexible schedule based on retail needs
Qualifications
- 5 years retail management experience, an asset
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to leverage technology for project management, analysis and solving problems (including Microsoft Office Suite)
- Willing to relocate for exciting advancement opportunities
- Safety mindset
- Undergraduate Degree is an asset
About the Team
Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing
About Us
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, 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.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.