Assistant Manager

Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse; Barrie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse in Barrie, Ontario is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead on the sales floor and contribute to store operations. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, driving customer satisfaction, and achieving revenue targets in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, team management, and a passion for retail leadership. Weekend/evening availability and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required (post-secondary preferred)
• Weekend and evening availability
• Reliable transportation
• Proficient in computers/technology
• Experience in retail leadership is a plus
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Sales-driven with target focus

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily store operations to ensure smooth processes
• Support management in achieving sales targets and customer satisfaction
• Participate in staff training and development activities
• Help oversee inventory control, merchandising, and store presentation
• Contribute to team leadership by motivating staff and maintaining focus on targets
• Learn budgeting, payroll and administrative tasks for retail management
• Engage with customers to enhance their shopping experience
• Collaborate with departments to support company growth objectives

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Retail sales management

Customer service

Team motivation

Education

High School diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Looking for a job that’s fast paced and pays you for your efforts? Welcome to Surplus Furniture & Mattress Warehouse, a national furniture chain with locations from Alberta to Newfoundland with a reputation for unbeatable warehouse pricing, no fancy showrooms, no unnecessary overhead, just great furniture, great prices and great people.

Summary

The Assistant Manager is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level. This role is vital in developing future store leaders who will uphold our commitment to excellent customer service and operational excellence. This role is not for the manager that sits in the office, this is a hands‑on, on the floor selling role. We are looking for driven, customer‑focused Managers who are ready to build a career.

We are looking for

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Experience or interest in retail sales management
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Prior supervisory or managerial experience is preferred but not mandatory

If you are

• Energetic, positive, and customer-focused
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Sales-savvy, understanding how to drive sales both for yourself and the store
• A coach and mentor who can keep the team focused, motivated on target

Basic Requirement

• High School diploma required (post‑secondary preferred)
• Weekend and evening availability
• Reliable transportation
• Proficient in computers/technology

What you will do

• Assist in daily store operations, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
• Support the management team in achieving sales targets and customer satisfaction goals.
• Participate in staff training and development activities.
• Help oversee inventory control, merchandising, and store presentation.
• Contribute to team leadership by motivating staff and fostering a positive work environment.
• Learn about budgeting, payroll, and administrative tasks related to retail management.
• Engage with customers to enhance their shopping experience.
• Collaborate with various departments to support company growth objectives.

'Step into your future with Surplus Furniture! If you’re ready to grow your career in retail leadership, we invite you to take the first step toward an exciting journey with us.'

At Surplus Furniture we believe in a personal, human centered hiring process.

• No AI screening
• No automated tools
• Every application reviewed by a real person

To keep the process fair and authentic, we kindly ask applicants not to use AI tools when preparing resumes, cover letters or interview responses.

Accessibility & Inclusion

We are committed to providing accommodations during the recruitment process. If you require assistance or accommodations, please indicate this in your application.

Diversity drives innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and occupations. From day one you will be treated with respect.