Assistant Store Manager, Midtown Plaza

Retail; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Canada is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead the store team in delivering excellent community service and driving key business results. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of retail, and a passion for wellness. Responsibilities include training team members, strategic planning, and fostering a positive retail environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership skills and ability to inspire others.
• Deep understanding of the retail environment.
• Track record of success metrics achieved.
• Passionate about wellness and incorporates it into daily routine.

Responsibilities

• Attract, hire, and train Team Members.
• Create and maintain a succession strategy.
• Partner with Store Manager for strategic plans.
• Ensure Team Members have product knowledge.
• Cultivate an environment of excellent community service.

Skills

Leadership

Retail experience

Community connector

Organizational skills

Labor Cost Analysis

Communication skills

Store Management Experience

Retail Sales

Cash Handling

Supervising Experience

Job description

Description

Reporting to the Store Manager the Assistant Store Manager is accountable in leading key aspects of their store's business. Through attracting leading and developing Team Members the ASM drives key business results by ensuring all aspects of the in-store experience are delivered consistently and in alignment with our commitment to providing our community members with excellent service and spreading global wellness.

While fostering an environment that delivers upon the Company’s Culture and Service ethos this role balances an operational mindset, strong business acumen and a people-centric approach to increasing productivity and profitability of the retail business.

The ASM is accountable to partner and support the SM in creating annual and quarterly strategies for growing their business focusing on People Operations, Visual Merchandising and Community outreach.

Through day to day functions the Assistant Store Manager contributes to maintaining and strengthening Sajes culture; proactively engaging in behaviours that align with Sajes values: Wellness, Growth, Celebration, Greatness and Belonging.

Responsibilities

• Attract, hire and train Team Members who are committed to creating the conditions for financial wellness in our Retail stores
• Engage, develop and retain Team Members by leveraging their expertise and unique skillsets
• Create and maintain a succession strategy
• Administer mid-year and annual reviews, set goals and deliver feedback regularly with direct reports
• Partner with the Store Manager to create annual and quarterly strategic plans to support growth of the business
• Generate business results and achieve key KPIs including revenue and comp growth goals, AVS, IPT, traffic, conversion, loyalty program growth and labour targets
• Display strong business acumen and analytical skills in order to grow the store business
• Ensure Team Members are equipped with the product knowledge they need to make intentional recommendations for Community Members
• Uphold presentation standards and assess and action merchandising opportunities in order to elevate the in-store experience
• Cultivate an environment of excellent community member service, sharing our awesome products and spreading wellness through the in-store experience
• Take a proactive and innovative approach to growing the business through community outreach
• Inspire and uplift your team through coaching, collaboration and by embodying our core values
• Choose culture first in everything you do with a commitment to personal growth and self-awareness
• Create a team environment where all Team Members consistently experience a sense of belonging and inclusion

Applicant Requirements

• Leadership – You’re an inspirational and dynamic leader who is naturally warm and compassionate towards others with an insatiable drive to exceed results and celebrate successes
• Retail experience – Has a deep understanding of the Retail environment; an expert in delivering experiences to community members and have proven sales floor
• Getting product on people – You’re excited to share our product with people and educate on how our unique formulations elevate wellness
• Community connector – Leverages an entrepreneurial approach to building a brand through relationship building and creating resonant experiences
• Track record of success – Has achieved or exceeded success metrics 90% of the time throughout career; performance reviews are in top echelon; has proven growth story in their professional or personal life
• Stamina and positive attitude – Thrives in a challenge; is solutions focused; will see bright side of situations despite adversity; never gives up
• Never satisfied with the status quo – Understands the need for constant evolution of strategies that fits the needs of our ever-changing business
• Wellness persona – You’re passionate about wellness and incorporate wellness into your everyday routine

Key Relationships

Reporting to the Store Manager

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Labor Cost Analysis, Organizational skills, Communication skills, Store Management Experience, Management Experience, Retail Sales, Guest Services, Schematics, Merchandising, Cash Handling, Supervising Experience, Retail Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1