Assistant

Laura Canada; Quebec; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading women's fashion retailer is seeking a full-time Assistant Manager in Gatineau, QC. The role involves supporting daily store operations, overseeing staff, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have strong leadership, customer service skills, and an educational background in business or retail management. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on achieving sales targets.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills to manage staff effectively.
• Experience in exceptional customer service.
• Skills in inventory management and maintaining visual standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the store manager in daily operations.
• Oversee staff activities and manage inventory.
• Train and mentor team members.

Skills

Leadership and team management skills

Customer service skills

Inventory management skills

Visual merchandising skills

Marketing and sales skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field

Job description

Company Description

Laura Canada is an iconic and innovative family-owned retailer housing two leading women’s fashion apparel brands, Laura and Melanie Lyne. Based in Laval, Quebec, the company designs, produces, markets, and distributes quality apparel across Canada. Laura Canada proudly employs over 2,000 dedicated team members and operates more than 140 locations and two online stores. The company's success is attributed to the unwavering commitment of its team to deliver outstanding customer experiences while embodying shared values of integrity, respect, teamwork, performance, and passion. Laura Canada believes that delivering an outstanding customer experience is driven by its commitment to an outstanding employee experience.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Assistant Manager located in Gatineau, QC. The Assistant Manager will be responsible for supporting the store manager in daily operations, overseeing staff activities, ensuring excellent customer service, managing inventory, and executing marketing strategies. The role also includes training and mentoring team members, resolving customer issues, and maintaining visual merchandising standards. The Assistant Manager will work to achieve sales targets and maintain a positive and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management skills to oversee staff activities and ensure a productive work environment
• Customer service skills to deliver exceptional experiences and resolve customer issues
• Inventory management and visual merchandising skills to maintain store standards
• Marketing and sales skills to execute marketing strategies and achieve sales targets
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field is a plus