Assistant Store Manager (Tantallon) - Jobs in Upper Tantallon, NS

Job Description

At Lowe’s Canada, over 26,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.We operate or service more than 450 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our Lowe’s, RONA, Reno-Depot, and Dick’s Lumber banners are always looking for dedicated associates to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.You’ve got the talent We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.So if you’re looking to do what you love, and to grow and evolve within our family—one of the best employers in Canada according to a recent Forbes survey—we could be perfect for each other.Our expectations:The Assistant Store Manager is committed to achieving RONA’s service standards and maximizing sales and gross margin while providing the customers with the best shopping experience possible. In addition, the Assistant Store Manager is responsible for providing effective day-to-day management and leadership on the sales floor and is continually interacting with customers and associates. The Assistant Store Manager – Sales encourages professional relationships with our contractors and install customers, and fosters customer loyalty and growth while maintaining a high level of customer service and unity.Your role:

• Clearly outline and communicate sales objectives and expectations to all team members on a daily basis
• Motivate and influence sales performance with positive feedback and recognition
• Build strong and lasting relationships with our retail, professional, and commercial customers, external sales, DDC, etc.
• Lead by example and initiate contact with every customer
• Guide customers to departments and provide products and services
• Encourage store teams to provide excellent customer service to all RONA customers ensuring that they have a unique and consistent customer experience
• Ensure maintenance of RONA’s customer service standards (e.g., 10’ rule)
• Demonstrate and encourage RONA values by considering them in every store decision made and by ensuring team members are encouraged to do the same training and development – Staff Development and Coaching
• Provide opportunity for training, including vendor demos, and follow up on RONA training programs
• Educate team members on the Contractor Sales Department and benefit from a commercial account to the customer and the business
• Encourage and reward team members for referring contractors to contractor sales
• Ensure team members are fully trained on sales and service techniques (Store Operations and Recruitment)
• Oversee and maintain RONA’s store operational standards, commitment to service and initiatives
• Communicate store priorities to manager direct reports and floor staff, plan for implementation and action, and follow up as necessary
• Develop, with the Store Manager, the annual operations budget
• Work with the store management team to control expenses through monitoring of labour, inventory and overhead, and other store expenses
• Delegate tasks and initiatives, and follow up to ensure completion

The qualifications we are looking for:

• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role – proven ability to lead a team by promoting and sustaining a culture of sales and service through effective communication
• Customer service experience (an asset)
• Ability to motivate, train, and coach others to a higher level of success and accountability
• Flexible availability based on store needs (includes evenings and weekends)
• Proficient computer skills and basic math skills
• High sense of urgency and drive
• Ability to set priorities and deliver results within deadlines
• Basic understanding of finance
• Positive attitude and proven ability to lead the team in a culture of sales and service
• Ability to take full control of their responsibilities, initiate and execute
• High energy level that is demonstrated on the sales floor while monitoring and providing direction and leadership for others
• Exemplary listening, communication, and interpersonal skills

Your benefits of working for Lowe’s Canada:

• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Benefits: insurance (certain conditions apply), annual salary review, etc.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• Teamwork and ongoing training
• A comprehensive training program for all new hires
• A company discount on store merchandise
• A student incentive program
• And much more!

The masculine generic is used without discrimination and only in order to simplify the text. Lowe’s Canada is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.Quick Apply

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