Assistant Manager - Toronto Premium

Banana Republic; Georgetown; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Competitive PTO

RRSP

Employee stock purchase plan

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

Banana Republic in Ontario seeks an Assistant Manager to set the tone for the store and lead a high-performing team, delivering a best-in-class experience and sustainable sales growth. You’ll coach Leads and Brand Associates, manage operations, merchandising, and talent development while ensuring compliance and omni-channel excellence.

This role requires 1–3 years in retail management and a passion for the brand.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of retail management experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication with customers and team
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and work a flexible schedule

Responsibilities

• Support strategies to drive store sales and customer-centric service
• Recruit, hire and develop Brand Associates and Experts
• Own assigned area of responsibility
• Implement action plans to maximize efficiencies
• Perform Service Leader duties
• Ensure SOPs are followed
• Represent the brand and monitor retail landscape
• Promote community involvement
• Utilize omni-channel to deliver a frictionless customer experience
• Ensure compliance standards are met

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

About Banana Republic Banana Republic was founded with an explorer’s spirit and a desire to venture to new places, beyond the boundaries of the everyday. Our clothing is designed for a life with no boundaries.

About Banana Republic Banana Republic was founded with an explorer’s spirit and a desire to venture to new places, beyond the boundaries of the everyday. Our clothing is designed for a life with no boundaries. We travel near and far in search of the finest materials and fabric innovations to infuse style with substance, because we believe that what you wear should open a world of possibilities. And the people that make up Banana Republic share the same qualities as our brand: curious, connected, undaunted by boundaries. Sound like you? Join us for the adventure of what’s next.

About The Role 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.This posting is to fill one vacancy.

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.
• Perform Service Leader duties.
• Ensure consistent execution of standard operating procedures.
• Represent the brand and understand the competition and retail landscape.
• Promote community involvement.
• Leverage omni-channel to deliver a frictionless customer experience.
• 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.

Benefits at Banana Republic

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta, 30% off at Outlet, and 10% off markdowns at Gap, Banana Republic and Outlet.
• Competitive Paid Time Off plans.*
• Company match for donations and volunteer time*
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• Virtual health care 24/7*
• Maternity/Parental Top Up.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.
• For eligible employees

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