Assistant Manager

JYSK Canada; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading home furnishing retailer as an Assistant Manager! This role offers a unique opportunity to foster a positive team culture, implement effective sales strategies, and cultivate personal growth. With a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive discounts, you’ll thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you’re ready to take your retail career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Employee Assistance Program

Colleague Discounts on Products

Discounts with Local and National Retailers

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in retail management and customer service.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist store management in implementing company values and customer promises.
• Support sales and merchandising plans to maximize sales.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Customer Service

Retail Management

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for something more than just a job? Are you seeking a community, partnership, team, and opportunities for learning and growth in your career?

As one of the world's leading and fastest-growing home furnishing retailers, we understand what it takes to build a satisfying career.

The Role:

As the Assistant Manager, you will assist the store management team in instilling the company values and customer promises within your team and in the store through modeling, coaching, and providing high-quality instruction. You will also help implement sales and merchandising plans and promote a highly engaged team culture.

Other duties include:

• Assisting with loss prevention processes in the store, including participation in prevention strategies and investigations.
• Supporting store stock management, merchandising, and pricing to maximize sales within your categories.
• Delivering and meeting sales budgets and goals in your department.

What this role brings to you:

• The chance to be part of a dynamic team and culture.
• The opportunity for a rewarding career with prospects for advancement across various functions and teams.
• A comprehensive benefits package for full-time colleagues, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Discounts with local and national retailers (cell phones, gym memberships, entertainment tickets, hotels, etc.) through Perkopolis.
• A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program available to you and your family.
• Exclusive colleague discounts on all JYSK products.

What you bring to the role:

• A dynamic and positive personality with strong leadership skills.
• The ability to work in a rapidly changing environment where priorities may shift.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends, as required.
• At least 2 years of experience in retail management and customer service.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, join JYSK and experience it firsthand!

JYSK Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all candidates to apply and value diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can develop and utilize their talents and strengths. All applications are considered based on the position requirements, regardless of unrelated factors or characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during all stages of the hiring process.

Additional Information

Physical demands include mobility (walking, standing, climbing, bending, etc.) and manual material handling (lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, etc.). Movement of products using ladders and stock pickers is required.