Assistant Store Manager

Clarks; Ajax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear retailer is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for its new location in Ajax. The role involves fostering a sales culture, supporting team selling, and participating in store recruitment. Strong leadership and the ability to meet goals are essential. Employees enjoy benefits like medical plans, paid vacation, and employee discounts. Join a company with a rich shoemaking history and a commitment to social change.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Two weeks of paid vacation

Paid personal/sick time

Employee discount on all products

Qualifications

• Details about the qualifications are not specified in this description.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with store leadership to foster a culture of sales and performance.
• Supporting a team-selling environment.
• Participating in store recruitment.
• Teaching, coaching, and training store associates within an established timeframe.
• Setting high but achievable goals for the team and ensuring adequate staffing to meet store objectives.
• Handling employee relations issues in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Analyzing the P&L.
• Leading change initiatives and championing company programs.
• Ensuring proper product merchandising.
• Maintaining safety and security for associates and customers.
• Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, bending, climbing, ladder use, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Job description

135 Harwood Ave N, Ajax, ON L1Z 1E8, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 6:00 AM

Clarks is looking for a Assistant Store Manager to join our new location in Durham Center, Ajax.

Our employees are the core of our company. If free shoes and generous employee discounts appeal to you, take the next step today and apply to join one of the largest footwear companies in the world!

Clarks offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance, supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary insurance benefits
• Two weeks of paid vacation
• Paid personal/sick time
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for personal and professional growth
• Employee discount on all Clarks products

We recognize that attracting and retaining top talent is key to our success. Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, performance, and business needs, within our pay range, which may be adjusted in the future.

Responsibilities of an Assistant Manager may include:

• Partnering with store leadership to foster a culture of sales and performance
• Supporting a team-selling environment
• Participating in store recruitment
• Teaching, coaching, and training store associates within an established timeframe
• Setting high but achievable goals for the team and ensuring adequate staffing to meet store objectives
• Handling employee relations issues in the absence of the Store Manager
• Analyzing the P&L
• Leading change initiatives and championing company programs
• Ensuring proper product merchandising
• Maintaining safety and security for associates and customers
• Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, bending, climbing, ladder use, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications:

Details about the qualifications are not specified in this description.

About Clarks:

Founded in 1825 in Somerset, England, Clarks has a rich history of innovative shoemaking. Our iconic designs include the Desert Boot and Wallabee. Currently, we are committed to social change through initiatives like the Clarks Collective, supporting causes such as mental health, LGBTQ+ rights, and racial equality.

Clarks International is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment for all employees regardless of sex, age, disability, marital status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.