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Heritage Co-op is Inviting Applications for a

Food Store Manager (Full-Time)

For our Food Store located in Erickson, MB

The Food Store Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and operation of the Erickson Food Store. This position ensures safe, efficient, and member-focused operations while driving sales growth, merchandising excellence, financial performance, and employee development. The successful candidate will foster a positive workplace culture, deliver exceptional customer service, and support Heritage Co-op's commitment to serving members and the community.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership and direction for all Food Store operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant business practices.
2. Oversee inventory management, purchasing, merchandising, pricing, product flow, and overall store presentation to maximize sales and profitability.
3. Lead recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, performance management, and employee development initiatives while promoting a positive and engaged team culture.
4. Monitor and manage financial performance, including budgeting, expense control, labour management, sales growth, and margin achievement.
5. Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Human Resources, and company policies and procedures.
6. Deliver and promote exceptional customer service standards while resolving customer concerns in a timely and professional manner.
7. Build and maintain positive relationships with employees, customers, vendors, members, and community stakeholders.
8. Support the implementation of marketing programs, promotional events, loyalty initiatives, and community engagement activities.
9. Maintain store assets, equipment, housekeeping standards, inspections, and asset protection programs.
10. Analyze business performance and identify opportunities for operational improvements, increased efficiencies, and sales growth.

Education and Experience:

1. High School Diploma is required.
2. Post-secondary education in Business, Retail Management, Commerce, or a related field is considered an asset.
3. Minimum of 3-6+ years of retail experience, preferably within a grocery or food retail environment.
4. Minimum 1 year of  leadership or supervisory experience is required.
5. Experience within the Co-op Retailing System is considered an asset.
6. Demonstrated experience in merchandising, inventory management, purchasing, budgeting, pricing, and customer service.
7. Experience ensuring compliance with Food Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, and Human Resources policies and procedures.
8. Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service and effectively resolve customer concerns.
9. Experience building and maintaining vendor, customer, and community relationships.
10. Experience supporting retail marketing initiatives, promotions, and loyalty programs.
11. Familiarity with asset protection, maintenance planning, store inspections, and operational audits.
12. Experience with recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee development, and corrective action processes.
13. Strong computer proficiency, including retail management and point-of-sale systems.

 

?Competencies:

1. Leadership & Team Development: Ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees while fostering engagement, accountability, and high performance.
2. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Builds effective relationships with employees, customers, vendors, and community stakeholders.
3. Analytical & Problem Solving: Uses operational and financial information to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
4. Organizational & Multitasking Skills: Manages multiple priorities and operational demands in a fast-paced retail environment.
5. Customer Service Orientation: Demonstrates a commitment to exceptional customer experiences and member satisfaction.
6. Business Acumen & Financial Management: Understands financial reports, budgets, expense control, and profitability drivers.

If you are interested in this position, please visit www.heritageco-op.crs and click on Careers - Join Our Team!

 

What We Offer:

1. A Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package: Our Team Members receive competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes Group Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Extended Health and Dental, and an employer-contributed pension plan matched at 6% of salary.
2. Inclusive Work Environment: At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We support an environment where all team members can bring their whole selves to work.
3. Professional Development: We encourage team members to take advantage of training and learning opportunities that support professional growth and career advancement.
4. Additional Offerings: Team Member Purchase Rebate Program, Team Member Volunteer Incentive Program, Home Centre Preferred Pricing, EFAP (Employee and Family Assistance Program), and a Team Member Fitness Rebate of up to $100 annually toward eligible health and wellness purchases.

 

About Us

Heritage Co-op 1997 Ltd. is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business. Being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and remain in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. Please reach out to the Human Resources team to discuss your needs if you require accommodation.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

• Full-time
• Management

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