JUNIOR ASSISTANT MANAGER

Bikini Village; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Victoria is seeking a dedicated retail manager to lead a dynamic team. The role requires strong leadership skills and a proven ability to drive team performance and customer satisfaction. Candidates should have prior management experience in retail and be passionate about creating an engaging shopping experience for customers. This full-time position offers various perks, including performance bonuses and flexible working hours.

Benefits

50% discount on all products

Flexible hours

Opportunities for advancement

Performance bonuses

Recognition program for service

Referral bonus

Pay on demand accessibility

Qualifications

• Previous team management experience in a retail environment.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate a team.
• Ability to achieve sales goals with team support.
• Proactive attitude and strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the assistant manager and manager in sales goals.
• Train team members on customer support and sales techniques.
• Create a positive work environment that fosters team pride.
• Analyze sales and productivity reports to optimize performance.
• Ensure store standards and cleanliness are maintained.

Skills

Team management experience

Customer support skills

Proactive and conscientious

Sociable and good communicator

Functionally bilingual (an asset)

Job description

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. Join a diverse and talented team. For years now, we’ve been designing lingerie and swimwear for everyday living. 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 5000 employees and more than 300 stores across Canada and our La Vie en Rose brand is 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)

Your role and location

Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to have legal consequences. 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Retail

What makes you a good fit

• 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)

Typical workday and responsibilities

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 ensure familiarity with all product features
• Provide customers with a warm welcome and help them find what they’re looking for; answer questions and explain 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 (training provided)
• Share necessary information with your team to achieve joint sales goals

Human Resources

• Mobilize your team and create a positive work environment that fosters excellence, pride, and belonging in being 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
• Build a high-performance team—recruit, prepare and train the next generation of employees
• Manage team members’ absences and lateness

Marketing and Visual Presentation

• With the help of your team, create an attractive and inviting store based on 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 ensure 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 policies and procedures of the various head office departments
• Perform other duties to support the team

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.