Retail Management Student Job (Co-Op 2023)

Here at Kent, we know our success is based on the effective leadership of our teams. Each of our retail locations has unique needs to best serve both its clients and staff, and we empower our managers to manage multiple aspects of their businesses as if it were their own. Managers are responsible for all operations throughout the store, which includes maintaining safety standards, delivering financial results, merchandising, providing a first-class customer service experience, and developing their people.
During our 16-week paid internship program, you’ll experience on-the-job-training, access to mentors, and educational opportunities.
But even more importantly, you’ll be challenged and empowered to:

• Work on projects relevant to current business opportunities, with the opportunity to present work to Management
• Work with the store management team to foster relationships and communication
• Engage and motivate associates through company vision and leadership
• Work with store operations teams to meet inventory targets while maintaining customer service levels.

What You Will Bring:

• Strong attention to detail
• Good business insight, high-level critical thinking, and strong analytical skills
• Proven ability to bring structure to complex problems, pragmatic scoping and problem-solving approach, ability to objectively evaluate options/trade-offs, and develop executive management-level recommendations
• Ability to conduct research; ability to lead multiple projects consecutively
• Degree concentration(s) in Supply Chain, Business, OR related discipline
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills; team player; strong oral and written communication skills
• Previous industry or project management experience
• Ability to adapt and integrate into teams quickly in a remote working environment

Company Profile:
Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior service, quality products and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values.
We employ over 3700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of the Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative which ensures our great product selection and pricing.
Kent Building Supplies is an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees, candidates, and customers.
If you have disabilities that require special accommodation please email, [email protected]
To Apply for this Career Opportunity:
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. At Kent we promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Apply Online today or drop your resume off in store!
We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
Apply today!
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
To learn more about our products and services, click here .
Kent Building Supplies is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees
Additional Information

• Posting Date: Jun 16, 2023