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Store Leader - Glen Abbey


Company : Sobeys


Location : Oakville, Ontario


Created : 2025-08-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Requisition ID: 190848 Career Group: Store Management Job Category: Retail - Administration Travel Requirements: 0 - 10% Job Type: Full-Time Country: Canada (CA) Province: Ontario City: Oakville Location: 3777 Abbey Sobeys Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canadau2019s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact. Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better u2013 great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families. A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family. Ready to Make an impact? The Store Manager will provide and communicate the strategic direction and vision for the store. The Store Managr will manage all facets of store operations and ensure operational excellence in retail merchandising, inventory management, employee engagement, and customer engagement and relations. The Store Manager will coach and develop the store team to provide superior customer service and shopping experiences achieved through execution of strategy, customized for the local market in an engaging working environment, while achieving budgeted financial results. Provides direction and leadership for store where volume is $10M in annual sales or higher Hereu2019s where youu2019ll be focusing: People Leadership u2022 Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees which embraces a passion for food u2022 Oversee total store talent management including recruitment, succession planning, orientation, training, performance management, and compensation u2022 Ensure the communication of operational requirements/ changes and store vision to total store Customer Offering u2022 Understand and respond to local market needs and competition u2022 Ensure superior execution of the retail commercial program and provide feedback and recommendations to appropriate parties u2022 Role model, coach, and reinforce customer service expectations on a daily basis for all staff u2022 Ensure community presence by working with store management and community partners to host/ support community events u2022 Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit u2022 Execute winning conditions as required Policy/ Regulatory Adherence u2022 Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered u2022 Responsible for ensuring that OH&S, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained Financial u2022 Participate with local store marketing to identify and capitalize on opportunities within store/ market u2022 Responsible to ensure efficient operation of the business to achieve all financial targets and deliver on budgeted KPIu2019s Personal/ Professional Development u2022 Thoroughly understand all relevant company programs and attend training as required u2022 Maintain knowledge of current industry trends Employee Engagement u2022 Be known as the u201cemployer of choiceu201d by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement Other Duties u2022 Order equipment u2022 Coordinate maintenance of store equipment and repairs u2022 As requested by the company What you have to offer: u2022 Above average oral and written communication skills u2022 Full knowledge of retail operations and skills throughout the total store u2022 Proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite u2022 Working knowledge of SAP u2022 High School Diploma u2022 Three to five years experience as a Department Manager At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better u2013 physically, financially and emotionally. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process. Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque: Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance. Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program. A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings. A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable. Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth. Parental leave top-up Paid Vacation and Days-off We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.