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 HoursMon - Sat 8:00am - 8:00pm Sun 9:00am - 7:00pmPERKS:Competitive wage range of $60,000 - $68,000 annuallyThe 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 discountEducation allowanceFree swag (products, food, clothing + more)Share in some laughs, air high-fives, and fun each dayWHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: LeadershipCommunicate, represent, and uphold Nature's Fare Markets' Core ValuesWork with the Store Manager to build and sustain a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional moraleCatching 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 peopleRecognizing and rewarding employees in moments of excellence and providing real time coachingAssist in interviewing, hiring, training, developing, and leading staff members in a manner which builds and sustains a high performing team with minimal turnoverProvide open, consistent, and useful communication to staff regarding storewide & company goals, news, trends, and eventsBe passionate about health and wellness; live the lifestyleCustomer Relationship:Providing and promoting customer service standards for a positive shopping experience and customer loyaltyAssist with influencing and managing the atmosphere and customer experience in your storeEnsure that every customer experience is outstandingAssist with all aspects of store operations and be ready and willing to jump in to help in any department as neededLending a needed hand on cash, grocery, ordering, customer service that is the cornerstone of our leading by exampleEntrepreneurship:Work with your teams to ensure store merchandising is inviting to customers and drives salesChallenge the status quo by bringing forward new ideas and promoting an open and safe place for team members to provide feedback and collaborateAssist with and support renovations as neededOperations:Ensuring the store is well merchandised and assisting with building ends/displays to ensure they are maximizedObserve and determine if policy and procedures are being followedSupporting your operations teamAnticipating department volumes throughout the day, and accordingly direct and relocate staffAssume total responsibility for the store in the absence of the store managerWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:5+ years of experience in a management positionExperience managing people in a customer service industry is a strong assetPost-secondary education in business administration, management, or related field preferredStrong technical knowledge using Microsoft Office SuiteExperience managing budgets and financialsDemonstrated operational execution skillsAvailable for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the store including mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and long/unusual hoursA good sense of humor with the ability to laugh at yourselfYou have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy being a part of many aspects of the business during your day-to-dayYou 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 customersYou 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 lifestyleYou have a passion for providing a lasting and meaningful experience for customers and team membersNature'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.#J-18808-Ljbffr