DSW : Assistant Manager

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse; Moncton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse as an Assistant Manager, where you will lead a dynamic team, enhance customer experiences, and achieve sales targets in a fast-paced retail environment. Your leadership skills and ability to motivate others will be key in shaping an inclusive workplace. You will enjoy a range of benefits including discounts, competitive pay, and development opportunities while contributing to a strong team culture.

Benefits

30% discount on regular-priced merchandise

Competitive benefits package

Paid Time Off

Flexible scheduling

Monthly bonus potential

24/7 support through Employee Assistance Program

Unlimited growth, training, and development programs

Qualifications

• Proven success in achieving sales and profitability targets.
• Energetic team player with strong leadership skills.
• Availability to work days, closing shifts, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assumes leadership role with accountability for maximizing store results by creating exceptional customer experiences.
• Facilitates achievement of business results by role modeling a shopping experience.
• Leads operational aspects by balancing company policies, shrink/loss prevention.
• Recruits, manages, develops, and trains top talent.
• Achieves company objectives and enhances the DSW brand.

Skills

Leadership skills

Ability to motivate others

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in Excel

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Description

WILL YOUR SHOES TAKE YOU TO A CAREER AT DSW?

At Designer Brands Canada, we encourage you to be yourself and respect others for who they are. Our diversity makes us strong and creates an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone’s self-expression is highly valued. We know that fostering diversity and inclusion brings out your full potential and creates an engaging environment for everyone. We believe that you, in all your uniqueness, belong at Designer Brands (Canada) and welcome all applicants. #Canyoufillourshoes?

We’re looking for an Assistant Manager for our DSW banner who will put their best foot forward.

As an Assistant Manager, you will report to the Store Manager and assist in leading the store environment, which fosters inclusivity and diverse customer connections. In this role, you will be responsible for coaching and leading the team to achieve store objectives, including in-store sales, web orders, recruiting, performance management, training, and development. Your ability to problem solve, thrive in a fast-paced environment, lead a dynamic team, collaborate, and execute operational excellence will be key to your success.

Key job accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Assumes leadership role with accountability for maximizing store results by creating exceptional customer experiences.
• Facilitates achievement of business results by role modeling a shopping experience that encourages responsive customer service, compelling merchandise presentation, and operational integrity.
• Leads operational aspects by balancing company policies, shrink/loss prevention, payroll, reporting, and scheduling.
• Recruits, manages, develops, and trains top talent with a passion for shoes.
• Achieves company objectives and enhances the DSW brand by embodying our values of Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, and Authenticity/humility.
• Develops and implements agile business plans to meet targets.
• Fosters teamwork, collaboration, and change advocacy within the store and district.
• Maintains effective communication with the Store Manager.

Qualifications:

• Proven success in achieving sales and profitability targets.
• Energetic team player with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Proficiency in computer use, including email, MS Word, and Excel.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while providing a compelling customer experience.
• Availability to work days, closing shifts, and weekends.

Working here is a shoe lover’s dream: As a Designer Brands associate, you and your eligible dependents can enjoy:

• A 30% discount on regular-priced merchandise.
• A competitive benefits package (Full-Time Associates).
• Paid Time Off (Personal Days & Vacation).
• Flexible scheduling.
• Monthly bonus potential and growth opportunities.
• 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Unlimited growth, training, and development programs.
• An Open Door Policy and much more.

JOIN OUR RETAIL TEAM AND STEP INTO A CAREER YOU’LL LOVE

At Designer Brands Canada, we celebrate diversity and inclusion, believing everyone’s self-expression is valued. We welcome all applicants and provide accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities or special needs. Please inform our Human Resources team if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.

To view all open positions, visit our Career Page at https://careers.designerbrandscanada.com/