Assistant Store Manager

QE Home; Markham; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Extended health & dental

Employee discount

EFAP

Online training

Free sheets after QE Home University

Referral bonus up to 300

Job summary

QE Home is hiring an Assistant Store Manager in Canada to support store leadership and drive top-tier guest experiences. You’ll coach the team, manage daily operations, and ensure merchandising excellence while working to achieve sales targets.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in retail with supervisory exposure, strong communication, and a passion for home décor. This role includes training, inventory oversight, and potential progression to Store Manager.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail experience with 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong passion for home décor, design and creating beautiful spaces.
• Ability to coach, motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Clear and confident communication, verbal and written.
• Experience using POS systems in a fast-paced retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in daily operations, sales, merchandising and guest experience.
• Coach and provide feedback to team members to meet performance goals.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment aligned with QE Home values.
• Meet or exceed daily, weekly and monthly sales targets.
• Lead on the sales floor with product knowledge and service.
• Assist in inventory management and loss prevention initiatives.
• Help recruit, train and onboard new team members.
• Step into Store Manager role in the absence of the manager.

Skills

Retail leadership

Coaching

Customer service

Communication

Merchandising

Inventory mgmt

Staff training

POS systems

Loss prevention

Recruitment

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Come Work With Us!

Join QE Home's vibrant retail team and help shape the guest experience in one of Canada’s most beloved home décor destinations. As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll support the Store Manager in driving store performance, inspiring your team, and delivering exceptional guest service. Your leadership will play a vital role in creating a warm, welcoming environment that reflects our brand’s commitment to comfort, style, and quality.

Must have Sunday availability.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Supporting the Store Manager in daily operations, including sales, merchandising, team leadership, and guest experience.
• Providing coaching and feedback to team members to help them meet performance goals and grow professionally.
• Fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that aligns with QE Home’s values.
• Meeting or exceeding daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
• Leading by example on the sales floor, delivering exceptional service and product knowledge.
• Ensuring visual merchandising standards are consistently met and exceeded.
• Helping recruit, train, and onboard new team members.
• Assisting in inventory management and loss prevention initiatives.
• Stepping into the Store Manager role in their absence to ensure operational continuity.

The Physical Side of the Role

• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to shift, push, reach, stretch, twist, bend, pull or maneuver weight over 50 lbs. to fold, stock and build or display merchandise. In addition, you may be required to change beds including moving a mattress to put on a bed skirt.
• Comfortable climbing ladder s for merchandising and stock.

What Will Set You Up for Success

• 2+ years of retail experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• A strong passion for home décor, design, and creating beautiful spaces.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and inspire a diverse team.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience using POS systems and working in a fast-paced retail setting.
• Strong organizational and operational skills.
• A hands-on leadership style.

What You’ll Need to Thrive Here

• Enthusiastic, team-oriented, and adaptable.
• Guest-focused with a solution-oriented mindset.
• A self-starter who takes initiative and leads with positivity.
• Comfortable balancing operational tasks with a guest-first mentality.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Open availability including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

How We Invest in You

• Competitive salary – final compensation based on experience and skills.
• Extended health and dental benefits for those working 28+ hours.
• Employee discount program.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Online training program and leadership development support.
• Receive a free set of sheets upon completing our QE Home University training program.
• Referral bonus program (up to $300).

Let’s Grow Together

At QE Home, we are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace where different experiences, perspectives, and paths are welcomed and valued.

If you're excited about this opportunity, even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. We’re committed to creating a fair and supportive hiring process and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment. If needed, please email [e-mail] with your accommodation requests.

About QE Home

QE Home is a proudly Canadian company designing beautiful, affordable bedding and home décor since 1992. With over 70 stores nationwide and a growing online presence, we’re passionate about helping our guests and our team feel truly at home.

Every application is reviewed by a member of our team. We do not use artificial intelligence as part of our application screening or selection process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy that we are actively hiring to fill.

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