Assistant Tech Sales Manager

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You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, customer focused people to join our team! Our Lower Mainland market currently has opportunities for:
Assistant TECH Sales Manager
The Assistant TECH Sales Manager is a developmental position within the TECH division for individuals exhibiting the ability to progress to the position of TECH Sales Manager. This person has a passion for, and an understanding of, all categories that make up the TECH business. This role’s main objective is to assist in driving and growing the TECH business as a whole within their store. As a leader and coach, they are responsible for supporting the financial objectives for all areas of the TECH business including Photo Electronics (including Photo Counter), Computer, TECH Services and Audio Video Systems departments.
The Assistant TECH Sales Manager will ensure the daily delivery of a superior customer experience and will assume the Manager’s responsibilities during their absence. They, in conjunction with the TECH Sales Manager, are responsible for the development of an effective sales team, responding to all customer and business-to-business relationships. They are an ambassador for London Drugs.
EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:

• Update current technical knowledge by attending seminars, product sessions or other methods that will help improve general skills and expertise.
• Strong working knowledge of all aspects of merchandising.
• Strong understanding of the TECH Department’s operational software and support systems.
• Knowledge of desktop PCs and Windows-based operating systems.
• A good working knowledge of the corporate provided Franklin covey workshops such as The 7 Habits for managers and Leadership: Great Leaders, Great Teams, Great results.
• A thorough understanding of all TECH products and services of the Photo Electronics, PhotoLab, Audio Video Systems and Computer categories

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, & TASKS:

• Fully supportive of all organizational initiatives.
• Set daily goals with regard to sales, attachments and tasks. Follow-up regularly with Senior Management and other team members to share successes and challenges.
• Strong leadership skills, with an emphasis on managing all individuals within a team.
• Support the monitoring and control of the financial aspect of the TECH area to ensure maximum profitability.
• Strong focus on developing professional effective selling skills in all employees.
• Assist in managing inventory to meet the TECH areas and customer requirements, while maintaining inventory control.
• Hold the various TECH department teams accountable to maximize sales events and productivity.
• Keep totally up to date on all Competitors’ ads, sales and services strategies. Regularly shop the competition.
• Keep up to date on new products, services and information relating to all relevant industry technologies including, but not limited to, key areas such as cameras, mobile phones, PC/laptops/tablets, TECH Services and televisions.

If you are a well organized individual possessing sound supervisory delegation and leadership skills, combined with professional sales experience, 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!
We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as the potential to earn bonuses. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Company matched RRSPs
• Postsecondary Entrance Scholarships for you or your children
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family
• Employee Recognition Program
• Community Involvement
• Employee Discount Program

Employees will be scheduled 40 hours per week and must be available to work a flexible schedule, Monday through Sunday, for day and evening shifts.
London Drugs welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
We are 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. Be advised, London Drugs DOES NOT use third party recruitment services.
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