Assistant Hardware Manager - Ft (Aldergrove)

Otter Co-op is now accepting applications for a Full Time Assistant Hardware Manager at our Retail Center located in Langley, British Columbia.

Who We Are

Otter Co-op is a diverse and growing organization, serving the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and BC Interior since 1922. With over 100 years in business and over 1000 in our team, we are proud to be a locally owned and community minded member of the neighbourhoods we live, work and play in. We operate three food and pharmacy stores (including one with a fashion and hardware department), twenty-eight Angry Otter liquor stores, two feed mills, two bulk petroleum facilities, the Angry Otter Tap & Forno and Brewery in North Vancouver, the Highwayman Pub in Abbotsford, the Sawbucks pub in South Surrey and twenty-five gas station/convenience stores. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.otterco-op.crs.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise the merchandise handling and stocking function of the Hardware Department merchandise.
• Assist to organize, direct and co-ordinate the activities and operations of the Hardware Department to achieve budgeted goals.
• Responsible for receiving and warehousing of the Hardware Department merchandise.
• Provide the customer with good, efficient, courteous service.
• Responsible for the proper housekeeping in the store, maintaining store standards which includes the preparation and implementation of effective cleaning and maintenance schedules.
• To settle guest complaints with excellence.
• Contribute to the Team in living the Corporate Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence .
• To supervise the promotional activities at store level, including the building of displays; arrangements for in-store demonstrations, use of POP materials with excellence.
• To take necessary action on spoiled, damaged, or obsolete merchandise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for ensuring that accurate inventories are taken in Hardware Department.
• Assist in the leadership of the department’s human resources. This involves recruitment, coaching and development, appraisals, motivation of team, administration of personnel policy, talent management, and succession planning.
• To improve product knowledge and salesmanship skills through the attendance and participation at training sessions as directed by the Manager.
• Responsible for processing of invoices, claims and reports as required.
• Responsible for the procurement of merchandise, using good inventory management practices and dealing with company sales representatives.
• Responsible for proper transferring and markdown records as per company policy.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the department’s equipment.
• To perform all department tasks in the Manager’s absence.

Why It Matters

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who You Are

You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations and you are/have:

• Must be available 7 days a week to work any shift in the morning, afternoon, evening and on the weekend, between 8am and 8pm.
• Must possess a minimum of Grade 12 diploma or equivalent education.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and other general computer functions.
• Must have the aptitude and aspiration to further one’s training and development to take on further responsibility in the future.
• North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) training experience preferred.
• Must have above average communication skills and be guest service orientated.
• MUST possess a minimum 5 years’ experience in a general merchandise/hardware or similar department. Preferred candidates would possess at least one year of experience in a supervisory role.
• Must have demonstrated leadership ability in the areas of directing, coaching, and training of team members.

What’s In It For You

• Co-op Membership with an annual dividend payment on qualified purchases
• Learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation
• Education Assistance Program
• Comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance
• Annual bonus program for all eligible team members
• Team discount on Gas, Liquor, Food, Fashion, Hardware, Feed & Restaurant purchases
• Competitive Wages
• Employer matched pension plan

Otter Co-op is committed to a diverse and supportive working environment based on our Core Company Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence. We embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo a background check.

We would like to thank everyone for their applications, however only candidates that will be moving forward in the interview process will be contacted.

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