Summary
Our client, a well-established and highly respected home improvement and building materials retailer, is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to join their leadership team in Prince Rupert, BC. This opportunity is ideal for a proven retail leader with strong lumber and home improvement experience who is ready to take on broader responsibility, deepen their operational exposure, and position themselves for future Store Manager advancement. This role offers the chance to play a meaningful leadership role within a high-volume, multi-department store while enjoying the lifestyle and community of a coastal Northern BC market. The Assistant Store Manager will work closely with the Store Manager and regional leadership, acting as a key driver of day-to-day execution, team engagement, and customer experience.
The ASM is a visible, hands-on leader who sets the standard on the sales floor, supports operational discipline, and helps translate company strategy into daily action. This role is both tactical and developmental, offering strong exposure to financial performance, workforce planning, and operational leadership. Compensation: $85,000–$90,000 base + up to 30% bonus
Description
- Partner with the Store Manager to oversee daily store operations across all departments
- Provide consistent floor leadership to drive sales, service standards, and execution
- Lead, coach, and develop department managers and frontline associates
- Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing performance management
- Reinforce merchandising standards, inventory accuracy, loss prevention, and safety compliance
- Assist with labor planning, scheduling, and productivity management
- Monitor store KPIs and support action planning to improve sales, margin, and operational results
- Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, and the local community
- Step into the Store Manager role as needed to ensure continuity of leadership
Requirements
- Required: Solid background in lumber and home improvement retail
- Previous leadership experience as an Assistant Store Manager, Department Manager, or equivalent
- Strong understanding of multi-department retail operations and execution
- Proven people leader with the ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable
- Results-driven mindset with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on retail environment
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to lead through change
Corporate Culture
- Base salary of $85,000–$90,000 with a performance-based bonus of up to 30%
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
- Clear path for career progression into Store Manager and multi-site leadership roles
- Stable, growing organization with a strong national footprint
- Supportive, collaborative leadership team focused on training, development, and internal promotion
If you bring strong lumber and home improvement experience and are open to a confidential conversation about taking the next step in your retail leadership career, they encourage you to apply or connect directly for more information.