Job Description

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future   

Position: Assistant Store Manager - Feeds' n Needs
Location: Saint John
Schedule: Full Time

Vacancy Type: New Role

Why Join Us?

Get ready to Own your career at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

What you’ll do 

In this role, the individual executes regional store strategies to drive traffic and profitability while overseeing store administration and ensuring compliance with company policies. They maintain high standards for store condition and visual merchandising, and provide insights on buying trends, customer needs, and profitability to support business decisions. They contribute innovative ideas to grow market share and ensure exceptional customer service by maintaining high satisfaction levels and effectively resolving both customer and staff concerns. Additionally, they lead people management efforts by training, motivating, and providing feedback to staff to support sales growth, conducting performance evaluations, fostering employee development, and setting a strong example of excellence and high performance.

Who we’re looking for 

Beyond effectively communicating with customers about merchandise, we are looking to leverage your strong business acumen and retail management experience to support our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. Your expertise will play a key role in creating memorable customer experiences and driving overall store performance. The ideal candidate holds post-secondary education or equivalent practical experience and demonstrates strong, accurate, and cost-effective decision-making abilities. They possess solid leadership, organizational, and customer management skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. A high level of computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications, is also required.

What you’ll receive 

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus. 

In addition, you’ll receive 

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!  

• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1! 

• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance 

• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement  

• 15 vacation days to start (tiered) 

How and why to find out more 

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible. 

#Ownit 

Additional Information  

Accessibility: 

Nutreco is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.  

AI Screening Disclosure: 

Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.  

Background Check: 

Final candidates who are offered a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  

Eligibility: 

Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.

Employment Equity: 

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.  

Pay Transparency Statement: 

Compensation for roles at Nutreco varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.  

#SPTN