Assistant Manager

Ardene; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Bonus possibilities

Dynamic work environment

Employee discount

Ardene Rewards upgrades

Birthday paid off & Wellness days

Wellness initiatives

Cool contests

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ardene is seeking an Assistant Manager in Canada to support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets and leading a high-energy team. You will drive customer service excellence and maintain Ardene’s fast-paced store culture in a welcoming environment.

You will oversee daily operations, coach staff, manage inventories, and ensure smooth register transactions. The role requires flexibility for days, evenings, and weekends, with a wage of $20.00–$22.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year retail experience in a leadership role.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent selling and customer service abilities.
• Strong time management, and priority-setting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to delegate tasks and take ownership.
• Ability to lead a team in a positive and inclusive manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing strategies to achieve sales and profit budgets.
• Oversee store operations including opening/closing, cleanliness, restocking, merchandising, customer service and supervision.
• Provide excellent customer service and coach the team.
• Process purchases at the register.
• Adhere to all company policies.
• Support Store Manager in ensuring standards per employee manual.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Delegation

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Job description

THIS COULD BE YOU!

Want to be part of an amazing team? If you’re a vibrant and highly motivated leader with an interest in fashion retail – we want to hear from you.

Description

THIS COULD BE YOU!

Want to be part of an amazing team? If you’re a vibrant and highly motivated leader with an interest in fashion retail – we want to hear from you.

The Role

The Assistant Manager supports the Store Manager to achieve sales objectives, improve employee performance and ensure efficient store operations. The Assistant Manager must lead by example and inspire their team to generate sales as well as provide outstanding customer service all while projecting the company’s culture and image.

In the absence of the Store Manager, the Assistant Manager oversees all store operations.

Responsibilities Include

• Assisting in the implementation of strategies to achieve the store’s sales and profit budgets.
• Oversee all store operations including: opening and closing procedures, store cleanliness, re-stocking and merchandising, customer service and supervision of the team.
• Providing excellent customer service and coaching their team accordingly.
• Comply with all head office requests regarding store operations.
• Processing purchases at the register.
• Adhering to all company policies.
• Supporting the Store Manager in ensuring company standards are followed in accordance with the employee manual.
• Performing all other related duties as directed by the Store Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year retail experience in a leadership role
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent selling and customer service abilities
• Strong time management, and priority-setting skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to delegate tasks and take ownership
• Ability to lead a team in a positive and inclusive manner

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and climb a ladder;
• Move, lift and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store (weighing up to 30 pounds).

Availability Requirements

• Days, evenings and weekends.

The expected wage for this position is $20.00 - $22.00 per hour.

What's in it for you?

• Group insurance
• Bonus possibilities
• Dynamic and friendly work environment
• Employee discount
• Upgraded eligibility for Ardene Rewards
• Birthday paid off & Wellness days
• Wellness initiatives
• Cool contests
• Opportunities for growth

At Ardene, you’re more than an employee – you’re part of a fun, dynamic and energetic family.

Ardène est un employeur garantissant l’égalité des chances et, en tant que tel, n’effectue aucune discrimination relative à l’embauche ou aux conditions d’emploi fondée sur la race, l’ascendance, la couleur de la peau, le lieu d’origine, la religion, le sexe, l’identité de genre, la citoyenneté, l’âge, l’orientation sexuelle, une invalidité, l’origine nationale, l’état de famille, l’état matrimonial ou toute autre caractéristique protégée par les lois applicables. Des accommodements pour les personnes avec un handicap sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats prenant part à tous les aspects du processus de sélection. Les décisions relatives à la sélection sont uniquement fondées sur des facteurs liés à l’emploi.