Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Full Service Retail Specialist - Fresh. This role is based out of our office in: Saskatchewan; AB.
Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
Based on priorities plan defined by Director Execution Support, drive performance to meet targets
- Articulate key performance indicators (KPIs) to store and department management.
- Assist in the creation of actions plans and budgets; problem solve with the store management.
- Field questions from department store management on sales techniques and cost controls.
Collaborate with store management on priorities and industry leading department standards
- Communicate department priorities and best practices regularly to Retail management and Operations.
- Continually assess effectiveness of standards and provide feedback for improvement.
Manage functional and technical training for Retail managers
- Coordinate training logistics and lead sessions on a regular basis.
- Be a resource for department store managers on specialized area of expertise.
- Implement curriculum and content created by Operations Standards and Planning.
- Assess quality of training content and delivery and address opportunities for improvement.
Drive employee engagement and customer experience in department programs
- Consider and incorporate employee engagement behaviours and customer experience attributes into department materials and communication.
Monitor compliance results within department and division of responsibility
- Review compliance results including Integrated Health Management and Food Safety results.
- Report trends and opportunity departments to department store management.
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What you have to offer:
- An Undergraduate Degree and/or 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience leading Store Department.
- Experience working with corporate and franchise store network.
- Travel Requirement 40%
Who we are
Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.
Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
Additional Information
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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.
