JUNIOR ASSISTANT MANAGER

La Vie en Rose Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

La Vie en Rose Inc. in Vaughan, Ontario, is seeking an experienced store manager to lead daily operations and motivate a diverse team. You will oversee sales, customer service, merchandising and staffing to meet targets while upholding brand standards.

You will train and coach staff, open/close the store, analyze performance and collaborate with head office on promotions. The role requires strong communication, flexibility for busy periods, and a passion for fashion.

Qualifications

• Previous team management experience in retail
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Bilingual is an asset
• Willingness to work holidays and longer hours during busy periods

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop store team to achieve sales and customer service goals.
• Open and close the store.
• Coordinate merchandising, floor sets and promotions with the team.
• Monitor store performance and report to management.

Skills

Team management

Retail sales

Communication

Leadership

Job description

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.

Sales:

• 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

HOURLY SALARY : 19,75$ - 21,50$