Assistant Store Manager, New Sudbury Centre

Saje Natural Wellness; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Assistant Store Manager to lead a passionate team in a vibrant retail environment. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of wellness and community connection while driving business results. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, a deep understanding of retail dynamics, and a passion for wellness. You will be responsible for developing team members, creating strategic business plans, and ensuring an exceptional in-store experience. Join a company that values personal growth, community engagement, and a commitment to excellence, and help shape a positive retail environment that resonates with customers.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with a focus on team development and community engagement.
• Strong retail experience with a track record of exceeding sales metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop team members to enhance customer experience and drive sales.
• Create strategic plans to support business growth and community outreach.

Skills

Leadership

Retail experience

Product education

Community building

Analytical skills

Coaching

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Job description

Description

Reporting to the Store Manager, the Assistant Store Manager is accountable in leading key aspects of their store’s business. Through attracting, leading and developing Team Members, the ASM drives key business results by ensuring all aspects of the in-store experience are delivered consistently and in alignment with our commitment to providing our community members with excellent service and spreading global wellness.

While fostering an environment that delivers upon the Company’s Culture and Service ethos, this role balances an operational mindset, strong business acumen, and a people-centric approach to increasing productivity and profitability of the retail business.

The ASM is accountable to partner and support the SM in creating annual and quarterly strategies for growing their business, focusing on People, Operations, Visual Merchandising and Community outreach.

Through day to day functions, the Assistant Store Manager contributes to maintaining and strengthening Saje’s culture; proactively engaging in behaviours that align with Saje’s values: Wellness, Growth, Celebration, Greatness and Belonging.

Responsibilities

• Attract, hire, and train Team Members who are committed to creating the conditions for financial wellness in our Retail stores
• Engage, develop and retain Team Members by leveraging their expertise and unique skillsets
• Create and maintain a succession strategy
• Administer mid-year and annual reviews, sets goals, and deliver feedback regularly with direct reports
• Partner with the Store Manager to create annual and quarterly strategic plans to support growth of the business
• Generate business results and achieve key KPIs including revenue and comp growth goals, AVS, IPT, traffic, conversion, loyalty program growth and labour targets
• Display strong business acumen and analytical skills in order to grow the store business
• Ensure Team Members are equipped with the product knowledge they need to make intentional recommendations for Community Members
• Uphold presentation standards, and assess and action merchandising opportunities in order to elevate the in-store experience
• Cultivate an environment of excellent community member service, sharing our awesome products and spreading wellness through the in-store experience
• Take a proactive and innovative approach to growing the business through community outreach
• Inspire and uplift your team through coaching, collaboration and by embodying our core values
• Choose culture first in everything you do, with a commitment to personal growth and self-awareness
• Create a team environment where all Team Members consistently experience a sense of belonging and inclusion

Applicant Requirements

• Leadership - You're an inspirational and dynamic leader who is naturally warm and compassionate towards others with an insatiable drive to exceed results and celebrate successes
• Retail experience - Has a deep understanding of the Retail environment; an expert in delivering experiences to community members and have proven sales floor leadership
• Getting product on people - You're excited to share our product with people and educate on how our unique formulations elevate wellness
• Community connector - Leverages an entrepreneurial approach to building a brand through relationship building and creating resonant experiences
• Track record of success - Has achieved or exceeded success metrics 90% of the time throughout career; performances reviews are in top echelon; has proven growth story in their professional or personal life
• Stamina and positive attitude - Thrives in a challenge; is solutions focused; will see bright side of situations, despite adversity, never gives up
• Never satisfied with the status quo - Understands the need for constant evolution of strategies that fit the needs of our ever-changing business
• Wellness persona - You're passionate about wellness and incorporate wellness into your everyday routine

Key Relationships

Reporting to the Store Manager