Manager in Training

Leon’s; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Leon’s is seeking a Manager in Training to develop leadership skills through comprehensive training programs. This role offers a pathway to permanent management positions, focusing on team collaboration, customer service, and operational excellence.

Benefits

Generous employee discount

Partner discount programs

Annual Profit Sharing

Flexible benefits plan options

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; lead by example.
• Committed to self-development; eager to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations, ensuring policy compliance.
• Develop talent for future management roles.
• Conduct interviews, hire, onboard, and ensure a positive orientation for new associates.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Goal-Oriented

Job description

Overview

Leon’s is an iconic Canadian company that has supported Canadian families for more than a century. We provide products that transform a residence into a home. We are proud of our history and our dedicated team of associates who have made Leon’s a household name and industry leader.

Our manager-in-Training Programs have helped many associates achieve rewarding and successful careers. We are currently seeking talented applicants for the position of Manager in Training. The ideal candidate shares our core values: Honesty, Integrity, Hard Work, Family.

Join us to develop your leadership skills through our world-class training programs, designed to prepare you for a permanent management position. During the MIT program, you will gain experience across all areas of our business, with the goal of becoming a store manager. Together, we can continue delivering the sales and service excellence that makes Leon’s a leader in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication with all store departments
• Be present on the sales floor; support and be approachable to associates
• Foster a team-oriented environment of support and collaboration
• Liaise with the home office for feedback and information sharing
• Develop talent for future management roles
• Conduct interviews, hire, onboard, and ensure a positive orientation for new associates
• Resolve customer issues, ensuring a seamless service experience
• Oversee daily store operations, ensuring policy compliance
• Lead effective meetings
• Support the General Manager and other managers
• Act as Duty Manager: open/close the store, address issues, support staff and customers
• Assist with promotions and events
• Complete reports as required
• Manage merchandise flow, including new products and clearance
• Address product concerns with vendors and buyers
• Perform other duties as assigned

This role offers a stepping stone to long-term career growth, including store and regional management opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; lead by example
• Ability to train, develop, and inspire others
• People-focused with a genuine desire to assist customers and colleagues
• Goal-oriented
• Committed to self-development; eager to learn and grow
• Willingness to relocate is a plus but not required
• Most importantly, maintain a positive attitude

Why Leon’s?

• Ongoing training and leadership development programs
• Fast-paced, dynamic, and fun environment with a great team
• Generous employee discount
• Partner discount programs
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible benefits plan options for individuals and families

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