Assistant Retail Manager- Blue Bomber & Valour FC Team Store

Blue Bombers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winnipeg Football Club seeks a Store Manager Assistant for their year-round Bomber and Valour merchandise store at Princess Auto Stadium. The role includes supervising staff, managing store operations, and delivering an exceptional fan experience. Ideal candidates will have retail experience and a strong commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ retail experience.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
• Proficient in retail stocking and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing store operations and sales goals.
• Supervise and train retail associates.
• Handle inventory management and customer interactions.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Critical thinking

Time management

Multi-tasking

Tools

Computerized inventory management system

Job description

You will assist the Store Manager in the operations of our Bomber and Valour Team store which operates throughout the entire year at Princess Auto Stadium. On game days you and your team provide the fans with the latest Blue Bomber of Valour merchandise. You will deal daily with customers in-store while overseeing a retail team and game day staff. You should have a flair for merchandising and thrive on creating a great fan experience every time.

Responsibilities:

• Fulfil all opening and closing duties, e.g., balancing cash and credit card sales receipts, preparing bank deposits, running closing reports, reviewing and editing daily reconciliation sheets and monthly sales reports, etc.
• Supervision and training of retail associates.
• Manage and maintain retail store policies and procedures.
• Manage and oversee store operation and sales goals by assigning employees and following up on work results.
• Interacting and assisting customers with Bomber merchandise.
• Utilize monthly sales goals to develop weekly and daily store targets.
• Inventory management.

• 1-3 years’ retail experience
• Retail stocking, inventory and warehouse experience.
• Proficient using computerized inventory management system.
• Strong customer service orientation and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work in a very fast paces environment, and adapt to last minute changes.
• Exceptional work ethic, personal accountability, and strong time management skills.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Applicant must have flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.

The Winnipeg Football Club welcomes applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation the Winnipeg Football Club will provide interview accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs should you be a successful candidate for interview.