Full-Time Railway Liquor Store Manager

Discovery Co-operative is hiring a Full-Time Liquor Store Manager for our Railway Liquor Store located in North Battleford, SK.

Who we are: 

Co-op is a different kind of business; being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. If you are a member, then you’re an owner. 

At Discovery Co-op, we care about our families, friends and neighbours, as well as the communities where we live, work, and play – that’s why we are committed to supporting our community. When you shop Co-op, you’re choosing a business that keeps 100% of its profits in your community. Our profits help to provide great jobs, build welcoming facilities and support local groups and charitable organizations that make our community a better place to live. 

Discovery Co-operative Ltd. has over 350 employees serving over 18,000 members in the Battlefords and surrounding communities through the provision of goods and services in the areas of grocery, food, liquor, pharmacy, petroleum and lubricants, home and building solutions, general merchandise and leisure, and agricultural supplies including fertilizer. To learn more about who we are, visit www.discoveryco-op.crs 

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Liquor Division Manager, you will be primarily responsible for managing all aspects of the Railway Liquor Store.  Your duties will include: 

• Responsible for the development of department/store goals in alignment with the Division business plan and corporate strategy to support sustainable business growth. 
• Manages growth of sales to improve profitability and makes recommendations and oversees store pricing, promotions, and products. 
• Oversee adherence to brand and merchandising standards, marketing efforts, image standards, safety, and asset protection.
• Oversees and monitors client satisfaction levels while ensuring customer issues are resolved and identifies areas for improvement. Participates in the development of products and services to improve profit and increase customer satisfaction. 
• Provides leadership to the team, in the recruitment and selection of new team members, performance management, performance appraisals, training and development of team members.
• Promotes and ensures all company, safety, environmental and regulatory policies and procedures are met, including responsible sale/service and safe handling/storage of alcohol.
• Performs general duties as required to ensure operations continue in a productive an efficient manner including receiving, stocking, value added, opening and closing procedures, pricing of items and conducting price changes as required.
• Work co-operatively with other departments and suppliers. 

Why it matters:

Our people help create legendary experiences for our guests and members shopping at our locations. 

Who you are: 

You are looking for a career in Retail and: 

• Grade 12 is required and must be at least 19 years of age
• 3 – 5 years of supervisory/retail management experience preferably in the Liquor Industry
• Must successfully complete provincially required training/certification relating to the responsible service and/or sale of alcohol (ex. Serve it Right certificate)
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Co-operative retail experience would be an asset
• Wine Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 within 6 months of hired

Team Members interested in the above position are to inform their immediate supervisor of their intentions before they approach the contact person.  We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. 

Our Discovery Co-operative Ltd. Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, Employee Family Assistance Program, an employer-contributed pension plan, Team Member incentives, professional development and training opportunities. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. 

At Discovery Co-operative Ltd., 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. 

If you require additional information, please contact People & Culture at 306-445-9800