Assistant Store Manager – Sales & Services

The Assistant Store Manager – Sales & Services is a key leadership role at KENT, focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience and driving store performance. This position oversees several departments, including Lumber & Building Materials, Flooring, Kitchen & Bath, Appliances, the Project Centre, and the Cut Shop. The role is responsible for achieving financial goals, supporting team development, and fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace culture. Team members in this role are eligible for a performance-based bonus program that recognizes leadership, operational excellence, and collaborative success.

This role offers a competitive salary ($40-60,000.00/yr) with eligibility for annual bonus incentives.

Responsibilities

- Monitor and evaluate sales performance across customer-focused departments, applying financial insights and strategic thinking to drive results.
- Partner with the Store Manager and Office Manager to maintain effective inventory levels.
- Ensure departmental operations align with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance store efficiency and service delivery.
- Lead change initiatives with clear communication and training to support smooth transitions and team alignment.
- Promote a culture of safety by actively participating in Health & Safety initiatives and collaborating with the safety team to ensure compliance.
- Build strong, respectful relationships across the team, encouraging collaboration and mutual support.
- Ensure proficiency in software usage to enhance productivity and streamline daily operations: Microsoft Suite applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook.



Operate Kronos for timekeeping and attendance management and D365 for managing customer interactions, sales processes, and inventory tracking.

Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in retail management.
- Experience with inventory management and building materials is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated commitment to working in a safety-conscious environment.
- Familiarity with employment standards and HR practices.
- Robust decision-making skills with the ability to assess broader business impacts.
- Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced retail environment using critical thinking and business insight.
- Forward-thinking approach focused on continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences.
- High attention to detail and robust organizational capabilities.
- Commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
- Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging software tools to improve productivity and streamline daily operations, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), Kronos for timekeeping and attendance management, and D365 for managing interactions, sales workflows, and inventory tracking.

What We Offer

- Wellness Program
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Medical, Dental, Vision, RRSP Matching, and PTO benefits
- Growth and development opportunities through KENT and the greater J.D. Irving, Limited organization

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

📌 Assistant Store Manager - Sales and Services (Moncton)
🏢 Kent Building Supplies
📍 Moncton