Assistant Store Leader

Princess Auto; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian retail leader is seeking an Assistant Store Leader in Owen Sound. In this role, you will create a fun and safe shopping environment, mentor team members, and assist with store operations. Ideal candidates have at least two years of leadership experience in retail. Competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company-paid benefits

Profit sharing

Pension match

Store discounts

Paid community volunteer day

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' leadership experience in retail or service industry.
• Ability to motivate and direct a team.
• Commitment to continuous learning and coaching others.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a safe and unique shopping experience.
• Direct, support, mentor, and train Team Members.
• Participate in store opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

What makes us so great?

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!