JUNIOR ASSISTANT MANAGER

Bikini Village Inc.; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and family-owned company dedicated to empowering women through lingerie and swimwear. As a management team member, you'll inspire your colleagues while driving sales and ensuring exceptional customer experiences. This role offers a dynamic work environment where your leadership skills will shine, and you'll have the opportunity to grow within a supportive team. With a commitment to community and innovation, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a thriving retail setting. If you are passionate about fashion and enjoy working with people, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

50% discount on all products

Flexible hours

Opportunities for advancement

Performance bonuses

Recognition program for years of service

Innovation program

Referral bonus

Dayforce Wallet

Group insurance plan

Paid personal days

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management and team leadership is essential.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset are key.

Responsibilities

• Support management in achieving sales goals and maintaining standards.
• Train team members to provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Team Management

Customer Service

Sales Techniques

Communication

Leadership

Proactivity

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

High School Diploma

Management Training

Tools

Sales Reports

Planograms

Job description

00530-Mic Mac Mall, DARTMOUTH, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Description

Join a diverse and talented team

For years now, we’ve been designing lingerie and swimwear for everyday living. Why do we do what we do? Because we want women around the world to look and feel their best! Join our dynamic team to start a stimulating professional career in a committed and constantly evolving environment.

We’re a proudly local company with more than 4,600 employees and more than 287 stores across Canada and in 19 countries around the globe (100 stores).

Exclusive job perks

• 50% discount on all products;
• Flexible hours;
• Opportunities for advancement within the company;
• Being part of a family-owned business committed to the community;
• Performance bonuses (in-store sales or management position);
• Recognition program for years of service;
• Innovation program to encourage idea sharing;
• Referral bonus;
• Dayforce Wallet (pay on demand: you’ll be able to access a portion of your pay as soon as your shift ends);
• Group insurance plan;
• Three (3) to five (5) paid personal days (depending on the position);
• Minimum of 2% employer contribution to your RRSP.

BANNER: BIKINI VILLAGE

Mic Mac Mall

You’re the ideal candidate for us if:

• You have previous team management experience in a retail environment;
• You love clothing that celebrates feel-good femininity (like lingerie, sleepwear and swimwear);
• You’re a natural leader who knows how to motivate a team;
• You’re sociable, a good communicator and a strong team player;
• You listen to the needs of both your customers and your team;
• You set goals for yourself and always achieve them with the help of your team;
• You’re proactive and conscientious;
• You’re looking for a career that constantly offers new challenges;
• You’re open to working holidays and longer hours during busy periods (depending on your availability);
• You’re functionally bilingual (an asset).

Ready to put your management skills to work? Join a fun and dynamic team filled with professional challenges and plenty of opportunities to grow!

What a typical workday looks like

As a member of the management team, you will support the assistant manager and manager in achieving sales goals, maintaining our company standards and motivating your team to excel.

• Train your team members to provide strong customer support—teach them the best sales techniques and make sure they’re familiar with all product features;
• Provide customers with a warm welcome and help them find everything they’re looking for—answer their questions and explain the products (quality, materials, technical features);
• Coordinate store activities and tasks with the management team;
• Keep the store running smoothly and ensure your team provides outstanding customer service;
• Achieve your personal sales goals (don’t worry, our training will help you get there!);
• Share all necessary information with your team to achieve your joint sales goals.

Human resources:

• Mobilize your team and create a positive work environment that fosters the pursuit of excellence, while helping instill a sense of pride and belonging in being a part of the La Vie en Rose team;
• Bring our vision, mission and brand culture to life on the job and share them with your team;
• Demonstrate leadership and act as an inspiring role model at all times;
• Build a high-performance team—recruit, prepare and train the next generation of employees, and source the best candidates for the various roles;
• Manage team members’ absences/lateness.

Marketing and visual presentation:

• With the help of your team, create an attractive and inviting store based on our planograms;
• Stay on top of what the competition is doing;
• Reflect the brand image to build a steady and loyal customer base;
• Help with planning incoming orders and make sure visual displays are set up efficiently;
• Help maintain the look and cleanliness of the store and backstore.

Administration:

• Analyze sales, in-store traffic and productivity reports and share the results with your team;
• Open and close your store;
• Respect and apply the policies and procedures of the various head office departments (we’ll explain everything to you!);
• Perform other duties where needed to support the team.

PERMANENT, FULL TIME

La Vie en Rose is committed to employment equity. La Vie en Rose has put in place an adaptation process that provides accommodation for selected candidates for an interview.