Assistant Manager, Merchandising - Riocan Durham Centre

500 Gap (Canada) Inc.; Ajax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks an Assistant Manager to enhance store performance and team development. You will drive sales, recruit and train staff, and ensure compliance with operational standards. Ideal candidates are passionate about retail, possess strong communication skills, and have 1-3 years of management experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of retail management experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends.
• Passionate about retail and driven by metrics.

Responsibilities

• Drive store sales through customer-centric strategies.
• Recruit and develop Brand Associate and Expert teams.
• Implement action plans for productivity and efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer Service

Retail Technology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

As an Assistant Manager, you set the tone for the store and the team and help bring our brand to life for our customers. You’re responsible for driving profitable sales growth through all aspects of the store including; customer and product operations, merchandising, and talent development. You are responsible for supporting the execution of the store strategy to achieve performance goals. Through collaboration with your General Manager and / or Assistant General Manager, you will teach and coach behaviors to Leads, Experts and Brand Associates to cultivate a high performing team to deliver a best-in-class experience to our customers.

What You'll Do

Support strategies and processes to drive store sales and deliver results through a customer centric mindset.

Recruit, hire and develop highly productive Brand Associate and Expert teams.

Own assigned area of responsibility.

Implement action plans to maximize efficiencies and productivity.

Ensure consistent execution of standard operating procedures.

Represent the brand and understand the competition and retail landscape.

Promote community involvement.

Ensure all compliance standards are met.

Who You Are

A current or former retail employee with 1-3 years of retail management experience.

A high school graduate or equivalent.

A good communicator with the ability to effectively interact with customers and your team to meet goals.

Passionate about retail and thrive in a fastpaced environment.

Driven by metrics to deliver results to meet business goals.

Determined to effectively lead and inspire others to learn and grow through coaching and mentoring.

Agreeable to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holiday, evening, overnight and weekend shifts.

Able to utilize retail technology.

• Able to maneuver around the sales floor, stockroom and office and lift up to 30 pounds.

Ability to travel as required.

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