Assistant Store Leader

Princess Auto Ltd.; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian retail leader is seeking an Assistant Store Leader in London, Ontario. This role focuses on creating a unique shopping experience and leading teams to success. Candidates should have leadership experience, be customer-oriented, and value teamwork. This position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company paid benefits

Annual profit sharing

Pension matching

Store discount

Qualifications

• Two years of leadership experience in retail or service industry.
• Ability to mentor and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Create a fun and unique shopping experience for customers.
• Direct and support Team Members and department Leaders.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new Team Members.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Team motivation

Leadership skills

Integrity

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

We’re a private, Canadian-owned company employing over 3600 Team Members. We’re known for providing our customers with the most unique assortment of products, unrivaled customer service and exceptional value – for nearly 100 years.

We forge relationships that last – this is one of the things we enjoy most about our jobs. We call our employees “Team Members” and our managers “Leaders”. We are resourceful and authentic. We build trust by staying true to our word and providing Royal Service every chance we get.

You won’t find our unique combination of products and people anywhere else.

So what’s this role all about?

As an Assistant Store Leader at Princess Auto you will help create a fun, safe and unique shopping experience for our customers. We call it Royal Service. You will typically spend your day working with the department Leaders to accomplish established store plans and regular audits for your sections. You will open and close the store as required and participate in recruiting, hiring and onboarding of new Team Members.

As part of the leadership team, you will direct, support, mentor and train Team Members and department Leaders to help them be successful and grow their careers with Princess Auto.

You’ll Fit In Great If You

• Genuinely care about our customers’ shopping experience
• Have the ability to provide vision, direction and motivate a team
• Be committed to continual learning, with the ability to train and coach others
• Have two years’ leadership skills and previous experience in retail or another service industry
• Enjoy working with people
• Be respectful, upfront and act with integrity
• Value Teamwork, ownership, people, integrity and community.

What’s in it for you?

We’ll offer you a competitive salary and top-notch company paid benefits. You’ll also participate in annual profit sharing, a variety of savings plan options, and we’ll match contributions to your pension as soon as you’re eligible. You’ll get a Team Member store discount on your first day, and other great perks too.

Feel empowered by providing Royal Service. Work alongside Team Members who live our values and embrace our quirky side. With access to free parking, a paid day to volunteer in your community, and opportunities for advancement – working Retail at Princess Auto isn’t just a job - it’s a career.

Ready to join us?

Apply today – we’re ready to meet you!

Voted one of Canada’s Best Employers 2025 by Forbes

Accessibility

Princess Auto Ltd. will consult with all applicants requesting accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.