Assistant Store Manager – Dollarama – St. John’s, NL

Dollarama is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join their team in St. John’s, Newfoundland. As one of Canada’s most recognized retail chains, Dollarama offers a fast-paced work environment where leadership, organization, and customer focus come together every day.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Store Manager to keep daily operations running smoothly — from overseeing staff and maintaining merchandising standards to ensuring an exceptional in-store customer experience. It’s a hands-on position that suits someone who thrives in a dynamic retail setting.

About the Role: Assistant Store Manager

As an Assistant Store Manager at Dollarama, you’ll support all aspects of store operations, including staff supervision, inventory management, and visual merchandising. You’ll help lead a team and step in for the Store Manager when needed, ensuring the store meets performance and presentation standards.

This role also requires a commitment to workplace safety, loss prevention policies, and consistent application of company procedures. Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate a team are key to success in this position.

Benefits and Salary

Dollarama offers a competitive compensation package for their management team. While specific salary details for this posting are not listed, Assistant Store Managers typically receive benefits that reflect the responsibilities of a leadership role in retail. Details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Store Manager, your day-to-day duties will span people management, store operations, and customer service. You’ll play a central role in keeping the store organized, the team motivated, and shoppers satisfied.

• Support the Store Manager in overseeing all daily store operations and achieving performance targets
• Supervise and coach store associates, providing guidance and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently
• Maintain merchandising standards by ensuring shelves are stocked, organized, and visually appealing
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving shipments and conducting stock counts
• Enforce loss prevention policies and uphold company procedures at all times
• Open and close the store as required, taking full responsibility for the location in the manager’s absence

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate for this Assistant Store Manager role brings prior retail or supervisory experience along with a natural ability to lead and communicate. Dollarama values team players who are organized, dependable, and committed to delivering results.

• Previous retail or supervisory experience is an asset, particularly in a high-volume environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively
• Excellent organizational abilities and the capacity to handle multiple priorities at once
• Customer-focused mindset with solid communication and problem-solving skills
• Availability and flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends
• Comfort with physical tasks such as lifting boxes and standing for extended periods

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application directly through Dollarama’s careers portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your relevant retail or leadership experience before submitting.

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