Posted: June 23, 2026
Assistant Store Manager - Back-End Ops at KENT, Moncton is listed at J.D. Irving in Moncton, NB. The Beaver Board aggregates this opening from the employer's career page — apply using the button below to reach the official application. Browse more jobs at J.D. Irving.
As an Assistant Store Manager – Back-End Operations at KENT, a J.D. Irving, Limited company, you will play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the seamless functioning of our Moncton retail store's foundational systems. This hands-on position is crucial for supporting our diverse business lines, including core home improvement retail, a robust Pro-focused segment, and Install Sales solutions. Your operational leadership will directly impact customer satisfaction, sales execution, and overall store profitability. You will oversee essential back-end operations, including the building materials yard, shipping, order picking, and maintaining inventory integrity. This requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage complex priorities while collaborating with front-end leaders to ensure the entire store operates as a cohesive, high-performing unit. The successful candidate will drive results across multiple revenue streams, upholding stringent safety and operational standards. This position offers a competitive salary and eligibility for annual bonus incentives, reflecting the importance of this leadership role within our retail operations.
In this vital operational role, you will ensure that the foundational systems and teams supporting our retail, Pro, and Install Sales operate safely, efficiently, and consistently. Your responsibilities will include leading back-end operations to support store-wide execution and customer fulfilment, managing inventory integrity and loss prevention, and maintaining high yard standards and safety protocols. You will drive operational support for sales by partnering with front-end leadership, ensuring accurate product availability and timely customer fulfilment. Analysing performance data to identify opportunities for improving efficiency, service levels, and profitability will be a regular part of your duties. Where applicable, you will also manage fleet operations to ensure timely and efficient delivery service aligned with customer expectations. Developing and engaging teams through coaching and feedback is also a core leadership function.
To succeed in this role, candidates should possess 5+ years of experience in retail management, demonstrating strong leadership capabilities. Exceptional communication and customer service skills are paramount for interacting with both associates and customers. The ability to leverage technology for project management, analysis, and problem-solving, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, is essential. Experience with shrink and inventory control is highly valued. A flexible schedule based on retail needs is required, along with an openness to continuous improvement and independent learning. Due to forklift training requirements, applicants must be 21+ years of age, with previous forklift experience considered an asset.
