Retail Sales Manager - Ottawa

Our Mission:

Ontario Medical Supply is a Leading Distributor of medical equipment, supplies, and services for healthcare organizations and home healthcare clients across Ontario. Specializing in long term care, assisted living, retirement and home health care. Ontario Medical Supply is partnered for success with Royal Drugs. Royal Drugs is a healthcare company providing specialty pharmacy, infusion therapy, and retail pharmacy services. Together, we work towards supporting optimal health outcomes and better quality of life.

Come Join Our Team!

Purpose:

This position oversees the operations within the Ontario Medical Supply retail locations. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring efficient store operations, maintaining inventory, and delivering excellent customer service. Focus will also be on maximizing sales, and meeting financial targets while maintaining a safe and healthy workplace environment

Job Responsibilities:

Staff Management:

• Recruiting, training, and supervising staff oversight with accountability across all on-site store managers
• ->includes hiring, onboard new employees, and providing ongoing training in product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer service
• ->coaching, talent development plans and discussions
• Managing staff performance expectations, conducting performance reviews, and providing real-time feedback to improve team performance
• Motivating staff and creating a positive and productive work environment to boost morale and drive sales

Operations and Customer Service:

• Overseeing daily tasks such as scheduling, opening and closing procedures, and POS/cash handling
• Strategic inventory management, maintaining optimal stock levels based on volume demand, ordering the right supplies, and minimizing waste
• Accountable for visual merchandising and maintaining responsibility with on-site store managers to ensure the stores are well-organized, clean, and visually appealing to customers
• Accountable for maintenance and accuracy of all retail pricing along with approving necessary tools and sales flyers for enhanced promotional activity
• Enforcing health and safety regulations, company policies, and legal requirements

-Ensuring customer satisfaction and measured accordingly, addressing customer inquiries, resolving complaints -and/or escalations, and providing excellent service

• Building meaningful customer relationships by fostering a welcoming and knowledgeable environment that encourages repeat business
• Working collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional partners in Supply Chain Operations to ensure seamless operations and support across all retail locations
• Building relationships with, liaising with suppliers and vendors, and/or coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and managing inventory effectively
• Providing regular updates on store performance, sales figures, and operational issues while staying up to date on industry trends by monitoring competitor activities and identifying new opportunities for growth

Sales and Financial Management:

• Meeting sales targets by achieving sales goals, maximizing revenue, and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Analyzing sales data and monitor sales trends, identifying areas for improvement, and developing strategies to increase sales
• Managing budgets effectively by tracking expenses, controlling costs, and ensuring the store operates within budget

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience successfully leading stores and teams at multiple locations
• College degree/diploma or relevant technical or vocational training preferred
• Bilingual is considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience in driving sales and profitability through customer service, merchandising excellence, product knowledge, and solutions-based, consultative selling; healthcare experience is an asset

Human Resources:

While we thank you for your interest, only select applicants will be contacted regarding the position.

Ontario Medical Supply is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. All applicants must make their requirements known when contacted.

The company reserves the right to close the competition based on business need and a sufficient pool of candidates who have applied.