Department Manager, Softgoods, McKeown Commons

Sportchek; North Bay; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and retirement

Performance incentives

Product discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sportchek in North Bay, ON is seeking a Department Sales Manager of Softgoods who leads with passion for sports and an active lifestyle. You will coach and develop your team, drive sales, and embody the customer experience across apparel and footwear.

Your role includes planning, mentoring, and building strong relationships with customers. With at least two years in retail and a track record of growth, you will foster a positive work culture, coach ongoing performance, and deliver exceptional

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a retail environment.
• Proven track record of business growth.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Interest in sports or sporting goods is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop 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.

Skills

Customer focus

Coaching & development

Leadership

Brand ambassador

Retail management

Sales growth

Job description

## Department Manager, Softgoods, McKeown CommonsApply: North Bay, ON: Full time: Posted Today: JR166948Department Sales Manager of SoftgoodsWhat 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, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, store size and market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements.