Area Manager

Fairweather; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairweather, a leading women's fashion retailer in Canada, is seeking an Area Manager for Newfoundland based in St. John's. This full-time position involves overseeing multiple stores, driving sales performance, coaching staff, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates will have retail management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for retail excellence.

Benefits

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

Store discount

Vision care

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Multi Unit Sales Manager experience in fashion retail or 5 years as a high-volume Store Manager in family fashion retail.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Determine needs of the business and ensure maximum sales are achieved.
• Hire, develop, and retain management teams.
• Coach and train staff and create succession planning for future growth.
• Direct and manage stores on product management and the execution of all visual directives.
• Control wages and shrinks and ensure store audit compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Sales analysis

Coaching

Education

University degree or College diploma in retail management

Job description

Fairweatheris one of Canada’s leading women's fashion retailers carrying a wide selection of fashionable women's clothing, with over 100 stores from coast to coast. We’re always looking for a variety of talented, great, hardworking, passionate people for our in-store, store operations and head office. Whether you’re a graduate ready to start your retail fashion career, or a professional looking for your next challenge, we offer exciting opportunities to learn, contribute and grow.

Position: Area Manager- Newfoundland base in St. John’s

Are you currently a multi-unit manager or high-volume Store Manager looking to take your career to the next level? Fairweather is looking for an energetic and sales driven Area Manager who has a proven sales track record and has a strong desire to succeed. The Area Sales Manager will report to a District Manager and will be responsible to supervise and support a group of stores in Newfoundland Area which includes men’s and ladies clothing. The Area Sales Manager is responsible to maximize the stores overall performance as well as developing and motivating their team to achieve and surpass their sales objectives.

Job Functions:

• Determine needs of the business and ensures maximize sales are achieved.
• Hire, develop and retain management teams.
• Coach and train staff and create succession planning for future growth.
• Direct and manage stores on product management and the execution of all visual directives.
• Establish and communicates clear expectations of the team.
• Control wages and shrinks and ensures store audit compliance and shrink results are met.
• Ensures all staff adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Oversee and ensure all daily operation functions are performed.

Qualifications:

• University degree and/or College diploma in retail management or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of Multi Unit Sales Manager experience in fashion retail or 5 years as a high-volume Store Manager in family fashion retail.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Business oriented and results oriented
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates ability to analyze business trends to drive sales
• Demonstrates ability to coach and train team to become successful
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule / various shifts to meet the needs of the business including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Location:St. John’s

Job Type:Full-time

Benefits

Schedule:

• 40-44 hours per week/8-9 hour shift per day –Monday to Friday
• Holidays and Weekends (occasionally)
• Should be available for overtime hours if required

Fairweather welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Also, we continue to embrace diversity and support an inclusive work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Retail Manager: 2 years (preferred)
• Area manager: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person