Retail Manager, Pickering City Centre

Purdys; Pickering; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Active Lifestyle Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Discount

Extended Health & Dental Benefits

Health Spending Account

Sick Days

Profit Sharing

RRSP Matching Program

Job summary

Purdys is seeking a Shop Manager for a new pop-up in Pickering City Centre. Training will occur in Oshawa, with the shop opening in late October. This full-time 6-month contract role leads the retail team, drives sales, and ensures a superior in-store experience.

The role requires open availability across days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Potential for permanent hire based on business needs and performance. Join a chocolate‑loving team in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressive management experience in a fast-paced retail or hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance and achieve profitability goals.
• Deliver Customer Obsessed Service and Sales through leadership by example.
• Recruit, interview, and hire high-quality team members.
• Train, coach, schedule, and develop team members.
• Build a strong talent pipeline by developing future internal candidates.
• Manage inventory levels of products and supplies to meet operational needs.

Skills

People management

Sales leadership

Team development

Job description

Job Type: Full-time, 6-Month Contract

Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week

Wage: $24.10 per hour

Do you love chocolate?

As a proud Canadian chocolatier, Purdys creates connection and joy through the power of chocolate, and we have a great deal of fun doing it.

We value diversity in our workforce and welcome applicants of all ethnicities, genders, races, religions, abilities, and backgrounds.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiasticShop Manager to lead our new pop-up shop at Pickering City Centre. The successful candidate will begin training in Oshawa in early October, with the new shop expected to open in late October.

The Shop Manager is responsible for achieving overall profitability, maintaining efficient shop operations, and providing effective leadership to the retail team. This role acts as a liaison between the shop and the Purdys Support Office while supporting company policies, programs, and initiatives.

Success in this role comes from your ability to engage customers, drive sales, develop team members, and create an exceptional in-store experience.

This is a full-time, 6-month contract position requiring open availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

There is potential for this position to become permanent based on business needs and performance.

In this role, you will:

• Drive sales performance and achieve profitability goals
• Deliver Customer Obsessed Service and Sales through leadership by example
• Recruit, interview, and hire high-quality team members
• Train, coach, schedule, and develop team members
• Build a strong talent pipeline by developing future internal candidates
• Manage inventory levels of products and supplies to meet operational needs

You will be a great fit if you:

• Are passionate about chocolate and have at least two years of progressive management experience in a fast-paced retail or hospitality environment
• Are self-motivated, results-driven, and enthusiastic about selling a quality product
• Are dedicated to delivering an outstanding customer experience
• Enjoy meeting new people and thrive in a team-oriented environment

What you'll enjoy:

• Active Lifestyle Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Discount
• Extended Health & Dental Benefits
• Health Spending Account
• Sick Days
• Profit Sharing
• RRSP Matching Program

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