Fashion Retail Team Lead — Inspire Sales & Style

Rw And CO; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Benefits program

Monthly bonus

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Store discount

Job summary

RW&CO is seeking a Team Lead to collaborate with the management team and keep operations running smoothly while inspiring the team to deliver an outstanding customer experience. Your leadership, sense of style, and hands-on approach will create a vibrant, organized, and customer-focused environment.

You will coach and develop the team, ensure strong merchandising standards, and work closely with the Store Manager to align priorities and drive sales while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of leadership or supervisory experience in a retail or customer-focused environment.
• Ability to motivate, support, and guide a team toward shared goals.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to create a welcoming and engaging shopping experience.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of store operations, including scheduling, cash management, merchandising, and inventory flow.
• Passion for fashion: good sense of style and solid knowledge of fashion trends.
• Proficient in POS, ERP, ATS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexible availability; able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 40 lbs (18 kg), and use a step ladder reaching up to 3 m (10 feet).
• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Support store performance by contributing to the achievement of sales goals and ensuring alignment with company objectives and KPIs.
• Assist with day-to-day operations, including compliance with policies and procedures, loss prevention, opening and closing routines, cash management, report generation, and scheduling support.
• Maintain high standards of merchandising and visual presentation to ensure a clean, consistent, and welcoming environment that enhances the customer experience.
• Coach and develop the team through ongoing training and constructive feedback to strengthen skills, confidence, and overall performance.
• Promote effective communication with the Store Manager to ensure alignment, smooth operations, and timely execution of priorities.
• Collaborate closely with the management team to ensure aligned priorities, effective communication, and the swift execution of action plans.
• Model a customer-first mindset by leading on the sales floor, resolving customer concerns, and ensuring every interaction reflects our service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer focus

Organization

Retail operations

POS systems

ERP

ATS systems

MS Office

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS systems

ERP

ATS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

RW&CO is seeking a Team Lead to collaborate with the management team and keep operations running smoothly while inspiring the team to deliver an outstanding customer experience. Your leadership, sense of style, and hands-on approach will create a vibrant, organized, and customer-focused environment.

You will coach and develop the team, ensure strong merchandising standards, and work closely with the Store Manager to align priorities and drive sales while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.