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The North West Company plays a critical role in serving rural and remote communities across Canada’s north. Customers trust our Northern and NorthMart stores to provide the products and services that make their lives better. In turn, we trust our in-store personnel to deliver! If you are considering a career in the north, we offer excellent compensation and the freedom to make a store your own. You’ll have the rare opportunity of experiencing life in the north, with its outdoor activities and culturally engaged communities. We put our full support, including first-rate training, behind you. Many of our most successful operators worked their way up through our stores. If you are ready for adventure and hungry for a meaningful, wide-open career, take a look at what we have to offer.

Grocery Department Manager – Iglooik, Nunavut

Ready to start your next adventure with us? Do you crave a lifestyle change with a great career on the side? The North West Company (NWC) is a 353-year-old Canadian icon and a leading retailer to amazing northern communities –large and small. Tired of falling behind every month? With salaries ranging from $40K - $55K, a great bonus program, at least 4 weeks’ vacation and heavily subsidized living and food allowances, the NWC total rewards package gives you a chance to get ahead.

We are looking for a Grocery Department Manager for our Igloolik, Nunavut location

Your role:

  • Accountable for the execution of a retention strategy for your area of responsibility by promoting team building and motivating your team to achieve their stated objectives
  • Directly responsible for implementing training and skillset improvement of your team members
  • Create open communication lines between you and your team members; act on feedback appropriately in the best interest of the individual, team and store
  • Foster strong community relationships by actively engaging with community leaders and members
  • In conjunction with the Store Manager, develop plans to achieve financial targets; communicate and train team members

Innovate:

  • Motivate and provide staff with the tools and materials required to ensure high quality and efficient job performance
  • Develop and execute displays and specials giving focus to merchandise requirements as well as customer needs
  • Problem solve unique issues with the resources at hand and best advice from fellow team members with a positive attitude
  • Creatively manage freight and inventory challenges; find ways to “work smart”
  • Use your personal skillset to develop knowledge regarding local competition, and apply these insights by collaborating with store leaders on how to improve your store’s competitive advantage
  • Ensure solid execution of in-store selling activities and marketing programs, aligned to corporate programs and initiatives, as directed through the Selling Event Calendar

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a high school diploma with experience in a leadership role
  • Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Valid driver’s license

Experience:

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a team leader
  • Retail experience preferred
  • Ability to work with numbers and interpret financial reports
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster strong relationships and partnerships
  • Demonstrated success in motivating and leading a team
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Self-driven and results-oriented with a clear business focus and strong problem solving skills
  • Excellent time management skills

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