Department Manager, Softgoods

Atmosphere Ltd.; Corner Brook; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement programs

Product discounts

Job summary

Atmosphere Ltd. in Corner Brook, NL is seeking a Department Manager for Softgoods to lead our sports apparel and footwear team. You will coach staff, develop customers and drive sales through excellent visual standards and coaching.

You will create daily sales plans, mentor full-time team members, and foster a positive work environment while delivering an exceptional customer experience across our sporting goods banners within the Canadian Tire family.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong customer service and sales skills.
• Proven ability to coach and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop department staff with ongoing feedback.
• Build and manage a daily sales plan for the department.
• Create development plans for full-time staff to improve performance.
• Maintain visual standards for apparel and footwear to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Business Savvy

People Leadership

Brand Ambassadors

Customer Focus

Job description

Department Manager, Softgoods# Careers## Department Manager, SoftgoodsApply: Corner Brook, NL: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR168141**What you’ll do*** As a Department Sales Manager of Softgoods, you have a passion for sports and live an active lifestyle.* Visual standards of apparels and footwear is your playground.* You demonstrate a positive and engaged attitude when dealing with customers and employees and are responsible for coaching and developing your team.* As an ambassador and leader of the customer experience you look to develop relationships with customers and provide mentorship and coaching to your team to ensure the same.* Coach and develop your department team by setting expectations, keeping open lines of communication, coaching on a continual basis, providing constructive feedback, and ongoing support.* Build and manage a daily game and sales plan for the department.* Create development plans for full-time staff – providing support and coaching to improve any performance gaps.* Communicate skills proven through effective huddles / meetings / coaching sessions.* Develop and maintain a positive work environment for staff.**What you bring*** Business Savvy – you have a customer focused mindset and can plan, execute, and drive sales.* Leaders – you lead by example and have a passion for coaching, developing, and inspiring your team.* Culture and brand ambassadors – you love the work and take pride in our brand.* If you’re a proven retail manager with a passion for people, our industry, and driving an exceptional customer experience, then this is definitely the place to be.* Minimum of 2 years in a retail environment, preferably at a supervisory level.* A proven track record of business growth and exceptional customer service skills.* Demonstrated interest in or involvement in sports or the sporting goods industry an asset.**We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:*** Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs* Performance incentives* Other perks to support your well-being* Career growth opportunities and product discountsOur typical hiring range is between $42,500 and $56,250. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, store size and market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity, and other role-specific requirements.#LI-MM2This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.**About Us**At Sport Chek, we want to find what moves you, and help build your career from there. As Canada’s destination for footwear, apparel, and sporting goods; we believe that sport and activity has the power to help shape your style, your relationships, and your mind. Along with colleagues across the Canadian Tire family of companies, you’ll be a part of a collaborative network of like-minded individuals who draw on their collective experience to best serve customers across all banners from coast-to-coast. Join us, where there's a place for you here.