DSW : Assistant Manager

Designer Brands; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as an Assistant Manager, where you'll foster an inclusive environment and drive sales success. You'll lead a dynamic team, ensure operational excellence, and create exceptional customer experiences. Enjoy a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

30% discount on regular-priced merchandise

Competitive benefits package

Paid Time Off

Monthly bonus potential

Employee Assistance Program

Unlimited opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Proven success in achieving sales and profitability targets.
• Positive and energetic team player with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximizing store results by creating exceptional customer experiences.
• Coaching and leading the team to achieve store objectives.
• Recruiting, managing, and developing top talent.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Tools

MS Word

Excel

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 to foster positive customer connections and loyalty.
• Leads an operationally sound business by balancing company policies, procedures, shrink/loss prevention, payroll, reporting, and scheduling.
• Recruits, manages, develops, and trains top talent who have a love of shoes.
• Achieves company objectives and enhances the DSW brand image by modeling our values of Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, and Authenticity/Humility.
• Develops and implements agile business plans to achieve results.
• Fosters teamwork, collaboration, and change advocacy within the store and district.
• Maintains effective, open lines of communication with the Store Manager.

Qualifications :

• Proven success in achieving sales and profitability targets.
• Positive and energetic team player with strong leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate others.
• Proficiency in computer use, including email, MS Word, and Excel.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while creating 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 are eligible for:

• A 30% discount on regular-priced merchandise at our stores.
• A competitive benefits package (Full-Time Associates Only).
• Paid Time Off (Personal Days & Vacation - Full-Time Associates Only).
• Additional benefits include monthly bonus potential and opportunities for growth and training.
• Support through our Employee Assistance Program, available 24/7, offering counseling, legal and financial assistance, and more.
• Unlimited opportunities for growth and development programs.
• Open Door Policy and MUCH MORE.

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

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 environment where everyone’s self-expression is valued. We welcome all applicants. Accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities or special needs. Please inform our Human Resources team if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process.

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

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