Assistant Store Manager - Outlet Collection Winnipeg

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Plan

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate Gym Discount Rates

Wellness Program

Chocolate!

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc. in Winnipeg is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to oversee daily shop operations, drive sales, and uphold Lindt’s customer service standard. You will lead a team, manage inventory, and coordinate training while delivering premium chocolate experiences.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and a passion for premium products, with responsibilities spanning merchandising, staff supervision, and store administration.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education completed.
• Minimum five years in retail sales, including management or supervision.
• Experience in inventory control and order management.
• 1–2 years in a retail management role with 2–5 years total retail experience.
• Hospitality/restaurant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of barista work and gelato/ice cream assets is an asset.
• Merchandising or visual presentation experience.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service and sales skills; strong communication.
• Strong oral and written communication; MS Office proficiency.
• Demonstrated willingness to go above and beyond; passion for chocolate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of daily store operations.
• Support growth of corporate sales.
• Model exemplary customer service and set service standards.
• Monitor sales and staff to maximize profitability without compromising service.
• Assist with recruitment and interviews for Retail Sales Associates.
• Supervise staff to boost service, sales, and profitability.
• Support training on sales techniques and product knowledge.
• Order merchandise and manage inventory and loss prevention.
• Reconcile cash and complete daily paperwork and store admin tasks.
• Develop product and sales data knowledge to hit targets while controlling costs.
• Support performance management and employee reviews.
• Maintain store merchandising per company standards and cleanliness.

Skills

Sales & Merchandising

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Barista knowledge

Visual merchandising

Hospitality experience

Food safety awareness

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and keen individual to fill the role of Assistant Store Manager for our Lindt Chocolate Shop in Outlet Collection Winnipeg. The ideal candidate must possess strong communication skills and a passion for sales and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the daily operations of the Lindt Chocolate Shop
• Support the generation and growth of corporate sales
• Uphold the values of exemplary customer service by modeling appropriate behaviours and establishing clear service standards
• Monitor sales performance and labour requirements daily to maximize store profitability without compromising customer service
• Assist with recruitment activities including interviewing and hiring Retail Sales Associates
• Supervise store employees to maximize customer service, sales, and profitability
• Support training on sales techniques and product knowledge
• Order merchandise and supplies in a timely manner with a focus on inventory management and loss prevention
• Reconcile daily cash with sales receipts and complete daily paperwork, payroll, accounting, and store administration tasks
• Develop and apply in-depth knowledge of products and sales data to achieve sales targets while controlling expenses
• Support ongoing performance management, including assisting with employee performance reviews
• Maintain store merchandising presentation in line with company standards
• Maintain high standards for cleanliness and food and product safety
• Manage cash handling, inventory ordering, and related retail administrative duties

Requirements And Qualifications

• Post-secondary education
• Minimum of five years of experience in retail sales, including management or supervisory experience
• Experience in inventory control and order management
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a retail management role with 2 to 5 years of overall retail experience
• Previous experience in the hospitality or restaurant industry, preferred
• Knowledge of barista work and gelato or ice cream products, an asset
• Previous experience in merchandising or visual presentation
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service and sales skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office
• Demonstrated ability to go above and beyond to deliver exceptional customer service
• Passion for chocolate

Rewards Package

The standard hiring range for this role is $49-$60K CAD per annum with a 10% performance-based bonus. The final agreement upon salary may vary based on market location and factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

• Health and Dental Plan
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate Gym Discount Rates
• Wellness Program
• Chocolate!

We thank all those who have applied, however, only selected candidates will be contacted.

Lindt is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request. Please contact our Human Resources department for more information.

This position will involve the use of AI tools to help screen, assess, or select applicants. This posting is for an existing position.

Why Lindt Canada?

Join our winning culture and become part of our team of passionate and dynamic individuals in our journey to become the leader in the Canadian chocolate market. Our environment characterizes personal commitment, drive, initiative and entrepreneurial spirit, working together as one team to reach outstanding results. We encourage, recognize and reward innovation, personal initiative, leadership and accountability throughout the organization. We are recognized as a Great Place to Work so come and grow your career with us, it's a pretty sweet deal. To learn more about our winning culture, visit https://careers.lindtcanada.ca and or follow us on LinkedIn

Lindt & Sprüngli is recognized as a leader in the market for premium quality chocolate, offering a large selection of products in more than 120 countries around the world. During more than 170 years of Lindt & Sprüngli's existence, it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate, with 12 production sites in Europe and the USA, and distribution and sales companies on four continents.

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