Position Summary:
Reporting to the Area Manager, the Manager in Training position is responsible for developing the skills and knowledge required to manage a UFA retail store successfully and be able to assume a location within an agreed upon selected geography with short notice. This applies to all aspects of store management, ensure financial targets are met; foster a culture of customer service excellence; provide coaching and direction to all employees; follow proper processes including Health and Safety policies and operational standards.
Key Accountabilities:
Become integrated with the UFA retail business by managing the store efficiently and safely, including conducting store opening/closing procedures, supervising employee interactions, monitoring financial status, measuring all process and compliance, and ensuring all UFA policies and procedures are adhered to.
Act as a Store Manager in his/her absence which includes: making decisions in relation to the customer service requirements, and dealing with employee relations, recruitment and performance management and applying policies and procedures as required.
Assisting the Store Manager with the scheduling of employees and all-time management activity.
Responsible for self-development of all Store Manager Accountabilities and providing input on all Management aspects of a UFA retail store.
Qualifications:
Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in a previous Manager role in a retail environment or Agriculture industry.
College diploma or degree in business is an asset.
Proven track record in customer sales/service and leadership is required.
Results oriented with strong oral, written and presentation communication skills.
Proficiency with all Microsoft applications and POS/mainframe systems.
Must be willing to relocate to a Store within an agreed to geography with short notice.
Must adhere to pre-employment substance abuse testing.
To ensure a safe work environment, UFA Co-operative Limited has a Substance Abuse
Policy in place. The successful applicant will be required to pass (negative result) a drug and
alcohol screening test as a condition of employment.
Please send your resume to: careers@ufa.com
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