Retail Store Assistant Manager

Simon Property Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail management firm is seeking a part-time Retail Manager for their Premium Outlet Mall in Leduc. Responsibilities include overseeing store operations, staffing, and achieving financial goals while ensuring exceptional customer experience. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in retail management and a passion for customer service and games.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Casual Dress

Store Discount

Flexible Schedule

Extended Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a relevant field preferred.
• 2+ years of management experience in a specialty retail environment.
• Proven ability to recruit, hire, train, and coach a winning team.

Responsibilities

• Complete store operational requirements by managing employees.
• Maintain staff performance by coaching and counseling.
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing annual budgets.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team motivation

Business management knowledge

Sales driving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Job Type: Part Time

We are currently seeking applicants for our new Premium Outlet Mall Location in Leduc.

Mind Games is North America's premier specialty retailer, "Where Creative Minds Come to Play"! In our stores, you can find a variety of games, toys, and puzzles for everybody and any occasion. We sell fun and provide opportunities to express yourself through hobbies and interests.

If you support our vision – try yourself and join our team!

About Us :

At Mind Games, we’re passionate about creating a fun and engaging retail experience for our customers. Whether it's pop culture, games, or collectibles, we strive to provide exceptional service and unique products in a vibrant, welcoming store environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

1. Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; follow up on work results. Maintain store staff through recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
2. Maintain store staff performance by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; plan, monitor, and appraise job results.
3. Effectively teach and develop others to the next level.
4. Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
5. Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and others to understand service needs.
6. Market merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion, and display plans; analyze operating and financial statements for profitability.
7. Protect employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment.
8. Determine marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and sales records.
9. Execute and monitor loss prevention and shrink programs.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications and skills :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a relevant field preferred.
• Customer service-oriented with in-depth knowledge of basic business management processes.
• Strong leadership and customer management abilities.
• Ability to multi-task with high organizational skills.
• Extremely driven individual with proven success in motivating and building strong teams.
• Expertise includes shrink reduction, expense control, people development, merchandising strategies, differentiation, brand strategy, and partnership creation.
• A passion for board games and pop culture, as well as driving sales.
• Proven ability to recruit, hire, train, and coach a winning team.
• 2+ years of management experience in a specialty retail environment.
• Highly motivated.

Pay Rate (per hour) : $18+

Benefits :

• Competitive Pay
• Casual Dress
• Store Discount
• Flexible Schedule
• Extended Health Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Being surrounded by people and products you love!

Store Location : Premium Outlet Mall - Leduc, Alberta