Retail Assistant Store Manager

Skechers; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Skechers is seeking an Assistant Store Manager who will play a pivotal role in supervising store operations and leading a team. This full-time position emphasizes customer service, inventory management, and sales strategies within a dynamic retail environment. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong leadership skills and a commitment to excellent customer service, contributing to overall store success.

Benefits

Competitive pay with regular increases

Generous employee discounts

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in sales management and meeting targets.
• Strong communication skills in written and verbal interactions.
• Capability to create an inclusive and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive store's daily performance and inspire team members.
• Manage inventory and optimize sales floor layout.
• Develop strategies to exceed sales goals.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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WHY SKECHERS?

We offer a casual and creative atmosphere where, for over 30 years, Skechers has been renowned for its lifestyle, performance, accessories, and apparel collections for the whole family—celebrated for style, quality, innovation, and comfort. We foster an environment where ideas are welcomed, an entrepreneurial mindset is encouraged, and customer service is always a priority. Our fun and fast-paced workplace offers endless opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.

About The Role

The Assistant Store Manager position is critical to our success, providing support to the Management Team in all areas of operations management and team leadership. You’ll drive the store’s daily performance, inspire a team of employees, and ensure seamless customer service delivery. By managing inventory, enhancing visual merchandising, and executing strategic sales management initiatives, you’ll directly contribute to the store’s profitability and overall success.

Compensation Rate

STARTING RATE: $21.67

Benefit Highlights As An Assistant Manager

• Competitive pay with regular pay increases
• Generous discounts on Skechers footwear, apparel, and accessories (including exclusive days for Friends and Family!)
• Additional Benefits & Perks to be reviewed during the interview process.
• Opportunities for career advancement within Skechers global network.
  
  

What You Will Do

• Team Leadership: Mentor, coach, and motivate employees to achieve sales management goals, deliver outstanding customer service, and foster a positive work environment.
• Visual Merchandising: Act as a brand ambassador by ensuring product displays and store layouts meet Skechers' high standards for style and innovation.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, manage restocking processes, and organize the sales floor to create a seamless shopping experience.
• Operations Management: Oversee store systems, including scheduling, opening/closing procedures, and operational processes. Support peak store operations by occasionally lifting and moving boxes (up to 50 lbs.)
• Sales Management: Drive revenue growth by implementing performance strategies, setting expectations, and exceeding sales goals.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively address operational challenges and resolve customer concerns to maintain satisfaction.
  
  

What We Need From You

• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory and operational tasks effectively.
• Experience in sales management, delivering results, and meeting targets.
• An ability to create a respectful, inclusive, and safe work environment for employees and customers.
• Exceptional team leadership and communication skills to foster collaboration and success.
• Acts with a sense of confidentiality and urgency.
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Retail, restaurant, or hospitality leadership experience is preferred but not required.
• Sales skills to drive revenue growth and meet targets
• Excellent communication skills in written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application.
  
  

Step into your next retail career with Skechers!

About Skechers

Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500 brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skechers is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, Skechers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Skechers employs and treats any and all applicants and employees on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing an applicant from consideration for employment.

Reasonable Accommodation

I understand that Skechers makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees if requested, unless to do so would pose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable legislation. It is your responsibility to notify Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to fulfill the essential functions of your job.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Retail

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