Little Burgundy Assistant Store Manager

Ocean State Job Lot; Quebec; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rapid promotion opportunities

Fun work environment

Integrity and passion in business

Benefits and employee discount

Base pay, commissions, and bonus

Job summary

Little Burgundy, a branded footwear retailer, is seeking a Store Manager in training to assist the Store Manager and Training Manager in recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising store personnel to achieve sales goals and protect company assets.

You will participate in building a high-performing sales team, provide coaching, and ensure company initiatives are executed. Flexible scheduling with 40 hours per week in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Desire to succeed in fast-paced retail environment.
• Bilingual in English and French (Quebec) required.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed store and personal sales goals and standards of performance.
• Assist in recruiting and hiring of high-caliber employees for in-store needs.
• Assist in training and developing a successful sales team.
• Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing company policies.
• Ensure all company initiatives are implemented per company direction.
• Communicate stock replenishment needs to District Sales Manager, Distribution, and Buying and Merchandising departments.
• Recognize talented staff and develop them for growth within the company.
• Supervise and manage daily store operations in the absence of Store Manager and Manager In Training.
• Oversee Loss Prevention practices in the absence of Store Manager and Manager In Training.
• Communicate store needs effectively to Store Manager and Manager In Training.
• Resolve customer issues and provide a fun, full-service experience to all customers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Bilingual (English & French)

Sales-driven

Job description

Little Burgundy is a hip-branded footwear retailer with its own unique style for discerning tastes. We are all about artistic expression, creativity and embracing diversity. We aim to deliver great service and create memorable experiences for our beloved customers.

POURQUOI TRAVAILLER CHEZ LITTLE BURGUNDY?

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INFORMATIONS RELATIVES AUX CANDIDATURES

Little Burgundy was founded in 2008 in the namesake neighborhood in Montreal, Quebec. Little Burgundy is a branded footwear destination with its own unique style for discerning taste. The notion of being local and staying connected to our roots is key to our brand’s DNA. With more than 30 stores across Canada, Little Burgundy offers the best brands on the market such as Converse, New Balance, Birkenstock, Vans, Reebok and many more.

Little Burgundy is always looking for great people to join our team!

• Rapid promotion opportunities for top performers - we promote from within
• You get to work in a fun environment with the coolest people around
• We conduct business with integrity and passion
• Excellent benefits and employee discount
• Compensation includes base pay, sales commission, and bonus potential*

JOB SUMMARY

To assist Store Manager and Manager In Training with recruiting, hiring, training, and managing store personnel to achieve store and personal sales goals, control expenses, and to protect company assets.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Meet and exceed store and personal sales goals and standards of performance
• Assist in recruiting and hiring of high caliber employees with in-store needs
• Assist in training and developing a successful sales team
• Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing all company policies and practices
• Ensure that all company initiatives are properly implemented and to the standard of the company direction
• Communicate stock replenishment needs to District Sales Manager, Distribution, and Buying and Merchandising departments
• Recognize talented staff and develop them for growth within the company
• Supervise and manage all aspects of daily store operations in Store Manager and Manager In Training’s absence
• Supervise and manage all aspects of Loss Prevention practices in Store Manager and Manager In Training’s absence
• Effectively communicate all store needs to Store Manager and Manager In Training
• Resolve customer issues effectively
• Provide a fun, full service experience to all customers
• Understand the Little Burgundy culture and demonstrate it to the team

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Desire to succeed in fast-paced retail environment
• Bilingualism as required (Quebec only) **
• Willingness to learn
• Completion of all training programs leading up to Co-Manager position or equivalent training
• Ability to work 40 hours per week
• Ability to work night and weekend shifts
• Ability to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand for long periods of time
• Must be at least 18 years of age*

*Age requirements for part-time employment may vary based on territory or province

** General knowledge of English is required to be able to effectively communicate to all customers, including English-speaking tourists, and to home office personnel in Nashville.

*The pay rate, commission, and bonus structure varies per job title, county, city, state or province. Benefits offered may include medical, vision, and dental insurance, a vacation package, and community service hours but may also vary by state, province, or territory. For clarification, refer to www.benefitsatgenesco.com

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