manager, department store
Title posted on CareerBeacon - Manager Grocery
Posted on April 20, 2026 by Employer details Sobeys
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Requisition ID: 194757 Career Group: Store Management Job Category: Retail - Grocery Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%Job Type: Full-TimeCountry: Canada (CA) Province: Ontario City: TorontoEmbark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada?s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better ? great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families. A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family. Ready to Make an impact?The Grocery Manager is responsible for coaching, motivating, and developing department staff to foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement. They are fiscally responsible for the operation of the department and will manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising while adhering to all protocols, procedures, policies and other programs and initiatives.Here?s where you?ll be focusing:People LeadershipCreate a coaching and development culture for all store employees that embraces a passion for foodDemonstrate outstanding leadership while serving as a role modelManage direct reports including selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensationManage store operations and communicate requirements/changes to department employees as requiredCustomer OfferingCreate a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profitProvide superior customer service to meet customer needsDemonstrate exceptional product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trendsOrder, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standards Policy/ Regulatory AdherenceEnsure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to by employeesEnsure that Occupational Health & Safety, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintainedMaintain a thorough understanding of all relevant company programs and attend training as requiredFinancialManage the department budget and ensure the department achieves all financial targets and maximizes sales and margins, including appropriate sales forecasting, variance analysis and correction, and labour cost control Personal/ Professional DevelopmentThorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as requiredKeeps abreast of local competitor activity, industry trends and makes recommendations on internal pricing, promotions, and product policiesEmployee EngagementAct as the employer of choice by actively supporting an environment of employee engagementInitiate, support, participate and lead community and charitable events and activitiesOther DutiesCoordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairsProvide feedback for continuous improvementMaintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirementsOther duties as required What you have to offer:Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, grocery experience preferredHigh School DiplomaFull knowledge of total store and department operationsExperience reading and analyzing financial reports, and experience in developing and adhering to budgetsProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteAbove average communication skills (oral and- Location Toronto, ON
- Work location On site
- Salary$20.00 to $77.00HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- Source CareerBeacon #3094378
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