Assistant Team Leader, Wine, Spirits, and Beer

Lake Country Co-op invites applications for the position of full-time Wine, Spirits, and Beer Assistant Team Leader onsite at our Shellbrook Corner Location in Shellbrook, Saskatchewan. If you are dedicated to delivering an outstanding customer experience, have a proven track record in sales, and are talented at working both independently and as a leader of a highly motivated team then Lake Country Co-op is looking for you. This position will supervise team members, maintain inventory and champion Asset Protection and Safety Management in the Wine, Spirits and Beer section encompassing sales of approximately $1.8 million.

Who We Are: Lake Country Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we are built on a foundation of honesty, innovation, responsibility, and respect—values that shape how we work, how we serve, and how we grow. We believe in working together to deliver exceptional experiences for our members and guests, strengthen the success of our communities, and reinvest in sustainable growth that benefits everyone. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring the Lake Country Co-op brand to life, visit us at www.lakecountryco-op.crs.

Why It Matters: Lake Country Co-op Wine, Spirits, and Beer is the first choice for liquor selection in Shellbrook. Lake Country Co-op supports our members and owners by providing a range of products and services to support our over 56,500 member-owners in 20 different communities throughout North Central Saskatchewan in the areas of Food, Pharmacy, Convenience Store, Home and Building Solutions, Ag products, Petroleum, Food Services, and Wine, Spirits and Beer. Through continuous innovation, strong collaborations with local organizations, and annual sales of $700 million, we continue to help build, fuel, feed, and grow our communities together. Our goal is to work together and build stronger, more vibrant communities where everyone can thrive.

What You Will Do:
•Demonstrate the behaviors and actions to support Lake Country Co-operative’s vision, mission, and safety principles to make a difference in members lives, with a strong customer focused approach.
•Provide an exceptional customer experience at all touch points through various communication channels.
•Support and lead a high-performance Wine, Spirits, and Beer (WSB) team that delivers on budgeted targets by maximizing operational efficiency.
•Supervise and motivate team members to meet productivity and customer experience standards.
•Assist the WSB department is displaying, stocking, and rotating merchandise as per company policy and standard with a focus on maintaining image and brand standards.
•Assist in cooler and warehouse organization, including storage, cleanliness, and product accessibility.
•Ensure inventories are managed and protected in compliance with management standards and practices to maintain high levels of accuracy and minimal loss.
•Provide superior leadership to team members through coaching, mentoring, performance management and feedback.
•Train team members on WSB knowledge, storage protocols, and seasonal offerings.
•Become familiar with and adhere to Lake Country Co-op policies such as selling of age restricted items and all government regulations relating to tobacco, lottery, liquor, and fireworks.
•Oversee the completion of daily reports, reconciliations, and purchases.
•Assist in overseeing Gas Bar and C-Store operations as required.
•Act as an internal resource for staff and management on all related WSB inquiries.
•Champion the Asset Protection and Safety Management systems, policies, procedures.
•Perform minor repairs to assets as required.
•Perform all other duties as required.

Who You Will Work With: Reporting to the Shellbrook Corner Team Leader you will collaborate closely with the C-Store Team Leaders and team members to ensure smooth daily operations and to meet sales targets. Supporting the sales teams with your WSB expertise, you will help them confidently assist customers and drive sales.

Discover Shellbrook: Nestled in the heart of Saskatchewan's Parkland, Shellbrook is a vibrant community that is central to many great parks and lakes. Within 50 km there are many regional parks, including Emerald Lake, Memorial Lake, Sturgeon Lake, and Prince Albert National Park. Stop by and enjoy all the recreational and cultural pursuits this friendly community has to offer.

Who You Are:
You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations and Customer Service and meet the following:
• High school diploma or equivalent; retail liquor sales and supervisory experience are considered assets.
• Strong knowledge of WSB trends and products (craft and commercial).
• 19+ years of age; Serve It Right certification is considered an asset.
• Creative, self-reliant, goal oriented, and can set and adjust priorities in an ever-changing retail environment.
• Strong understanding of personnel policies, practices, and procedures.
• Work well under pressure and are savvy with balancing and meeting multiple strict deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and communicate effectively using multiple communication channels.
• Available to work a flexible schedule; evenings and weekends are required.
• Have or are willing to obtain your forklift certification.
• Able to fulfill physical job requirements; standing for extended periods, lifting and moving cases of product (up to 50
lbs), navigating storage areas, and working in cold environments such as beer and walk in coolers.
• Carry a valid driver’s license (class 5 minimum) for intermittent day travel.

What We Offer:
• Competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including flex days and a flexible spending account, and an employer matched pension plan at one of Saskatchewan’s largest companies.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation through tuition assistance and leadership development opportunities.

If you share our commitment to our communities combined with a fresh, innovative vision for our future, we invite you to apply online or send your resume to Rebecca Craig, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at [email protected] Applications will be reviewed as received, position will remain open until filled.

We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us at [email protected] . All information will be kept confidential.

At Lake Country Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.

We can’t wait to hear from you! We thank all candidates for their interest: however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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