Manager In Training

The Dufresne Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Manager In Training in the Greater Toronto Area. This role offers a comprehensive training program aimed at developing future leaders within the organization. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in various management roles while supporting store operations. The company emphasizes career progression, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment, making it an excellent opportunity for aspiring retail managers.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive benefits plan

Educational assistance program

Excellent employee discounts

Collaborative working environment

World class training programs

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in retail or hospitality management.
• Proven sales experience in a commission-based environment.
• Experience training and coaching sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Go through an extensive training program to learn the business.
• Support your Store Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Coach Sales Team Members to drive sales.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Coaching

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ashley Canada is currently seeking aManager In Training within the Greater Toronto Area (East).

The Manager in Training role is a career-building role for experienced sales leaders, in which you will move through a 3-phase training program that will develop you and set you up for success as a Manager within the Ashley Canada brand. You will learn the business through phased training on the roles of Sales Team Member, Sales Manager, and Store Manager, and hone your skills while supporting your assigned store as well as other stores in your region.

Ashley is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:

• Competitive base salary and career progression opportunities;
• Comprehensive benefits plan, educational assistance program and excellent employee discounts;
• A fun and collaborative working environment;
• World class training programs for sales team members and leaders;
• The opportunity to work at a purpose-driven organization that is consistently ranked as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

As the Manager in Training, you will:

• Go through an extensive training program to learn the business and set you up for success
• Support your Store Manager with day-to-day operations and management
• Coach Sales Team Members to drive sales and overall store performance
• Create and maintain a work environment that builds employee engagement
• Provide Sales management and Store management coverage during vacations and vacancies, within your region

As a successful candidate you will have the following:

• Progressive experience in retail or hospitality management, including experience at a leadership level
• Proven sales experience, in a commission-based environment considered an asset
• Experience training and coaching sales teams to achieve targets and goals
• Proven track record of building high performing teams and strong work relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle difficult and/or intense situations diplomatically and professionally
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn in-house computer programs
• Ability and willingness to work a retail schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to travel for periods of up to 2 months to support other store locations
• Must be willing to re-locate to another store should a need/opportunity arise