Assistant Manager

JYSK Canada; Guelph; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading home furnishing retailer as an Assistant Manager, where you'll support the management team, drive sales, and foster a positive team culture. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Discounts with local and national retailers

Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive colleague discount on JYSK products

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in retail management and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the store management team in instilling company values.
• Implement sales and merchandising plans.
• Deliver and meet sales budgets and goals.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for something more than just a job? Are you seeking a community, partnership, team, and an opportunity to learn and grow in your career?

As one of the world’s leading and fastest-growing home furnishing retailers, we understand what it takes to build a satisfying career.

The Role:

As the Assistant Manager, you will assist the store management team in instilling the company values and customer promises within your team and in the store through modeling, coaching, and providing high-quality instruction. You will also help implement sales and merchandising plans and promote a highly engaged team culture.

Other duties include:

1. Assisting with loss prevention processes in the store, including participation in prevention strategies and investigations.
2. Assisting with store stock management, merchandising, and pricing to maximize sales of your categories.
3. Delivering and meeting sales budgets and goals in your department.

What this role brings to you:

• The possibility of being part of a dynamic team and culture.
• The opportunity for a rewarding career with prospects for advancement across different functions and teams.
• A comprehensive benefits package for full-time colleagues (including medical, vision, and dental).
• Discounts with local and national retailers (cell phones, gym memberships, entertainment tickets, hotels, etc.) through Perkopolis.
• A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program available to you and your family.
• An exclusive colleague discount on all JYSK products.

What you bring to the role:

• A dynamic and positive personality with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment where priorities shift.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends as required.
• At least 2 years of experience in retail management and customer service.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, come join JYSK and experience it for yourself!

JYSK Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all candidates to apply. Our company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can fully develop and utilize their talents and strengths. We consider all applications based on the position requirements, without regard to unrelated factors or characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during all aspects of the hiring process.

Additional Information

Physical demands include mobility (walking, standing, climbing, bending, etc.) and manual material handling (lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, etc.). Movement of products using ladders and stock pickers is required.