About The Great British Shop:

The Great British Shop, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is a leading specialty store dedicated to sourcing and selling the finest British products, as well as producing high quality, authentic British style baked goods and butchery items. Known for our unique selection and exceptional customer service, we provide a taste of Britain right here in Canada. More about us can be found at thegreatbritishshop.ca.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead, manage, and oversee the day-to-day operations of our store, bakery and imports. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in retail management, a keen understanding of the British products market, and a passion for delivering an authentic British shopping experience to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all aspects of store operations, including sales, customer service, inventory management, merchandising, and employee management.
• Implement strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, and increase profitability.
• Ensure high standards of visual merchandising and brand representation.
• Manage stock levels and make key decisions about stock control.
• Analyze sales figures, customer reactions, and market trends to anticipate product needs.
• Maintain outstanding store conditions and visual merchandising standards.
• Deal with all issues that arise from staff or customers (complaints, grievances, etc.).
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures.
• Conduct personnel performance appraisals to assess training needs and build career paths.
• Ensure health, safety and cleanliness standards are upheld at all times.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in retail management, preferably in a specialty store environment.
• Knowledge and appreciation of British goods, culture, and trends.
• Strong business acumen and performance analysis skills.
• Proven successful experience in store management.
• Powerful leading skills and business orientation.
• Customer management skills with a problem-solving attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and retail management software.

When Applying:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their experience and why they are the right fit for this role.

The Great British Shop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in The Great British Shop.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halifax, NS B3S 1C8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience or existing knowledge of British food products, from shelf stable grocery to baked goods?

Experience:

• Retail management: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-06-19

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