Assistant Store Manager - Full Time - Mapleview Shopping Centre

L'OCCITANE Group (B Corp); Burlington; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

L’Occitane Mapleview Shopping Centre in Burlington, ON invites an Assistant Store Manager to lead a warm, guest‑focused team and uphold our sustainable, ethically‑sourced beauty brand.

Working closely with the Store Manager, you’ll train staff, tailor product recommendations, and ensure exceptional service while promoting eco-friendly practices in-store.

Experience in retail or hospitality, strong communication, and a passion for skincare help you build memorable customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in retail or hospitality settings.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of skincare, body care, and fragrance is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Create personal guest experiences and guide product selections.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager to deliver product training.
• Foster a positive, inclusive team culture through effective leadership.
• Implement strategies to enhance the sensory customer experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Retail experience

Customer service

Communication

Sales focus

Clienteling

Skincare knowledge

Basic tech skills

Job description

Who You Are:

As an Assistant Store Manager at L’Occitane

As an Assistant Store Manager at L’Occitane Mapleview Shopping Centre, your mission is to create an environment that offers a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Working closely with the Store Manager, you'll orchestrate a symphony of sensations that leaves a lasting impression on everyone who walks through our iconic yellow doors. You will contribute to creating a unique and environmentally conscious shopping experience for customers while upholding our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

The Fundamentals of What You’ll Do:

• Be the Host: Foster a warm and inviting atmosphere that resonates with our brand values by implementing strategies to enhance the overall sensory experience for customers, appealing to their sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing.
• Prioritize Guest Experience: Create personal experiences and provide knowledgeable service to guide guests in selecting products tailored to their preferences.
• Keep an Open Mind: Embrace feedback and grow from it, supporting our commitment to an open communicative culture.
• Let Success Drive You: Organize with the Store Manager to conduct regular training sessions to enhance product knowledge, customer service skills, and overall performance.
• Foster a Team Culture: Adjust management strategies to accommodate different communication styles and personalities within the team.
• Communicate with Care: Demonstrate leadership by providing guidance, and support to store staff, fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.

We value hearing from individuals who possess:

• Experience leading teams in retail or hospitality settings.
• Exceptional skills in guiding and communicating effectively.
• An innovative approach, especially in sales-focused atmospheres.
• Dedication to ensuring customer happiness, both inside and out.
• Familiarity with skincare, body care, and fragrance is beneficial.
• Prior clienteling experience is advantageous.
• Basic technological proficiency is necessary.

Who We Are:

We are committed to the Planet. We contribute to the company's waste reduction targets through their support of related in-store initiatives, such as our in-store recycling program, following inventory management guidelines to reduce product waste, and eliminating the purchase of single-use plastics, as well as by promoting our refill products to heat targets.