As a valued London Drugs family member, the opportunities for career growth are unlimited! Here is a great chance for you to grow your skills and experience. Our Richmond Head Office currently has opportunities for:

Assistant Manager Store Setup and Renovation

Reporting to the Manager Store Setup and Renovation, this position is responsible for the set-up of new store locations, renovations and relocations, as well as servicing the business needs for store fixturing and accessories.

The successful candidate should also possess the following:

EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:

Strong understanding of retail store operations.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
Project management experience is an asset.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Ability to effectively problem solve as required.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
Highly organized and able to multitask effectively and work under changing priorities.
Ability to exercise professional judgment, delegate and follow-up.
Ability to use power tools, drill, saw, etc. to install assorted fixtures around the store.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follow date listing and open stores on time.
Control all costs as they are related to new store openings.
Order fixtures for new stores and maintain inventory of existing fixtures.
Keep floor plans of all stores current in conjunction with Retail Store Development.
Manage hours of work for all fixture crew.
Coordinate with Business Unit Managers and the merchandising crew for new store set up.
Ensure product is ordered and arrives from the warehouse in a timely fashion.
Ensure logistics are in place to handle volume of product at store level i.e. set up receiving, etc.
Ensure store set up crew are focused and on task according to date listing.
Re design fixture requests to maximize space and minimize cost associated with store openings.
Install fixtures and assorted Plexiglas shelves, signs, bulletin boards etc.
Coordinate the trades to ensure all critical dates are met, and work closely with the London Drugs Retail Store Development Department to ensure an accurate deficiency list is created.
Act as a representative of the Retail Operations, Retail Store Development and Merchandising departments when working on store set-ups.
Participate in the Retail Store Development Steering Committee.
Ensure Health and Safety standards are adhered to daily.
Ensure location is secure at all times.
Monitor email and respond to store requests.
Misc. projects for the Operations Department as they arise. These projects are Operational in nature usually dealing with logistics and merchandising.

This Full time position is primarily Monday to Friday with occasional weekends.

If you are a well organized, self-motivated, individual who has a positive attitude, a desire to support Company initiatives, and a commitment to achieving Company objectives, then we have the opportunity for you to excel!

If you are interested in exploring opportunities but not sure where to start, talk to your Manager about this posting or email ksorby@londondrugs.com with any questions you have about this role.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

London Drugs is 100% Canadian owned and is focused on local customers' satisfaction. Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia, London Drugs' 79 stores employ more than 8,000 staff dedicated to providing our customers with a superior shopping experience.

At London Drugs, we believe in fostering a culture that treats employees like family. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and encouraging environment that promotes professional development and advancement. By fostering this approach, we aim to create an atmosphere where every employee feels supported, appreciated, and motivated to contribute their best to the organization.

When we consider employees for new opportunities or promotions, we see them as integral members of our work family. Our commitment to treating employees like family is reflected in our practices of open communication, recognition of achievements, and providing opportunities for continuous learning and skill development. We want our employees to feel a strong sense of belonging and commitment to their success within the organization.

Therefore, we focus on promoting from within and we invite you to view all live postings to help advance your career with us. We also hold Manager-In-Training programs and LD Career Weeks to help better educate, prepare and support you with your career advancement journey.

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