Store Manager

Running Room; Bedford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail sporting goods company in Bedford is seeking a Store Manager to oversee the sales floor's efficiency. You will manage and develop the sales team, handle inventory, and enhance customer service quality. Ideal candidates should have retail experience, a customer-focused mindset, and flexible availability. Additionally, a passion for running and walking is a plus. The role involves participating in running events and promoting the store via social media.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail operations.
• Ability to maintain a customer-focused environment.
• Flexible availability – including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Able to stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to work alone.

Responsibilities

• Manage the store sales team to ensure customers are served in a timely manner.
• Conduct sales and inventory management.
• Employee recruiting, training and development.
• Inspire and encourage employees to ensure high morale.
• Assist customers and solve service issues.
• Promote the store on social media.
• Help build and promote run club events.

Skills

Customer-focused environment

Retail operations experience

Flexible availability

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM

We are seeking a Store Manager to help oversee the efficiency of our sales floor. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing opportunities for customers and providing training and support to Sales Associates while working collaboratively with the Store Manager. The Store Manager will oversee retail operations, including inventory and visual merchandising, and be actively involved with building our sales team and providing them with the guidance and training necessary to provide exceptional service.

Running and walking are a definite asset. Please include a detailed history of your running and/or walking experience with your application.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the store sales team to ensure customers are being helped in a timely fashion
• Conduct sales and inventory management
• Employee recruiting, training and development which includes product knowledge
• Inspire and encourage employees to ensure high level of morale
• Assist customers and troubleshoot customer service issues when necessary
• Promotion of the store on social media in order to build the business
• Help build run club and promote Running Room events locally, regionally and nationally in the event we host run club

Qualifications:

• Experience in retail operations
• Ability to maintain a customer-focused environment
• Flexible availability – including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Able to stand for an 8-hour shift
• Must be able to work alone

Running Room welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, Running Room will provide accommodations from candidates taking part in the selection process