assistant manager - retail

Saks Marketplace; London; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Saks Marketplace in London, Ontario is seeking a hands-on manager to direct daily operations for a retail environment. This permanent, full-time role requires coordinating staff, overseeing payroll, and implementing pricing and marketing strategies to drive sales and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in retail operations, a college diploma, and proficiency with POS systems and inventory software. On-site work is required, with a fast-paced setting and team-focused culture.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years
• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Responsibilities

• Direct and control daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold
• Implement price and credits policies
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Determine staffing requirements
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Oversee payroll administration
• Conduct performance reviews

Tools

Point of sale system

Accounting software

Inventory control software

Spreadsheet

Job description

Job details

• Location 109 Rectory Street London , ON N5Z 2A2
• Salary 40.00 hourly / 40 to 44 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3706434

Overview

Languages

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Direct and control daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold
• Implement price and credits policies
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Determine staffing requirements
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Oversee payroll administration
• Conduct performance reviews

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Accounting software
• Inventory control software
• Spreadsheet

Type of experience

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Shipping and receiving

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-11-20

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