Store Manager - Jobs and employment opportunities in Canada - jobs-ca.com

The Store Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of their store, making sure it runs smoothly and effectively. This includes managing all aspects of store operations, including scheduling, customer service, marketing, merchandising, inventory, financial reporting, and safety. You will also manage, develop, and motivate store employees as well as develop business strategies to meet goals and increase sales in a competitive marketplace. In this position, you will grow the company’s market share by selling to large, commercial users, such as paint contractors, as well as retail customers.

Minimum Requirements:
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age 
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment
Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License
Must have at least High School diploma or a Certificate of Adult Education Completion (CAEC)
Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion. 
Must have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
Must have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position

Preferred Qualifications:
Have previous work experience selling paint and paint-related products
Have work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management (“CRM”) systems
Have an associate degree or higher in business, sales, or marketing
Have at least one (1) year of work experience as an Assistant Store or Branch Operations Manager for Sherwin-Williams
Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language

Develop business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
Meet sales goals by training, motivating, mentoring, and providing feedback to store employees 
Ensure high levels of customers satisfaction through excellent service
Build and maintain knowledge of all products to ensure effective customer recommendations 
Build positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers
Complete store administration
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures including safety, loss prevention, and security
Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards, including promotional packages and sales floor displays
Provide accurate and timely reporting as required 
Manage employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action
Respond to and resolve any customer and/or employee complaints
Partner with Sales Reps to make outside sales calls to increase market share