Front Store Manager

About the Role

Neighbourly Pharmacy's Pharmasave #438 in Whitewood, Saskatchewan, seeks a dedicated full-time Front Store Manager to lead and support initiatives aligned with the store's strategic goals. This role ensures compliance with company policies, oversees store operations, and fosters a positive work environment to attract and retain employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives consistent with the store's strategic objectives.
• Uphold and promote Neighbourly Pharmacy's policy manual, encouraging a workplace culture that engages employees.
• Manage store operations including handling returns, complaints, security, and employee discounts by delegating tasks when appropriate.
• Supervise cash handling processes, daily financial reporting, banking, and deposits.
• Ensure proper procedures are followed for store opening, closing, alarm activation, and day-end routines.
• Oversee all aspects of front store staffing.
• Coordinate with Human Resources to manage hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Control inventory in alignment with budgets and preferred supplier programs.
• Assist the Store Operator with budgeting, purchasing, pricing strategies, and inventory management to optimize gross margins.
• Plan and implement promotional activities including ordering and setup.
• Monitor market trends to adjust product mix, promotions, and merchandising accordingly.
• Minimize shrinkage from returns, payouts, theft, and pricing errors by ensuring proper receiving and pricing procedures.
• Manage the Monthly Cycle Count Schedule and report inventory data to the Neighbourly Pharmacy Inventory Manager.
• Organize signage and point-of-purchase materials placement, such as banners and shelf talkers.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks supporting the Store Operator, Pharmacy Manager, and District Director.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in retail management is preferred, demonstrating effective team leadership and training capabilities.
• Excellent people management and interpersonal skills including motivation, delegation, conflict resolution, active listening, and respectful communication.
• Professional demeanor with strong communication skills for interactions with customers, team members, and suppliers.
• Experience in retail giftware merchandising is a beneficial asset.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Criminal Record Check completion is mandatory.

Work Schedule

• Full-time position working approximately 40 hours per week.
• Store hours run Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Scheduled shifts will be within the store operating hours, with occasional weekend availability as needed to meet operational demands.

About Neighbourly Pharmacy

Neighbourly Pharmacy is Canada's largest and rapidly expanding community pharmacy network with over 300 locations nationwide. Committed to excellent patient care, we combine accessible healthcare services with kindness in each community. Recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, we value our employees as our greatest asset and support their career advancement.

Diversity and Accommodation

Neighbourly Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and inclusivity for all applicants and employees. Accommodations are provided upon request during the hiring process and employment for candidates with disabilities.

Additional Information

Though all applications are appreciated, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.