Retail Store Manager

SKECHERS; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear company is seeking a Store Manager in Calgary, Alberta. This role requires strong leadership to inspire a team, manage store operations, and ensure exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have prior retail management experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive pay starting at $30/hour, with opportunities for career growth and performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

Generous discounts on products

Potential for performance-based bonuses

Competitive pay and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Prior retail or restaurant management experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills in written, verbal, and interpersonal forms.
• Sales skills and a proven ability to meet retail targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop your team to drive sales.
• Ensure high-quality product presentation and store layout.
• Manage recruitment, hiring, training, and retention of employees.
• Oversee inventory management and day-to-day store operations.
• Drive revenue growth through sales management strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Sales Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

WHO WE ARE: Skechers-the Comfort Technology Company-has spent over 30 years helping people look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

About the Role

As a Store Manager at Skechers, you\'ll lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional customer service, achieve sales goals, and maintain top-tier visual merchandising standards. Your leadership and organizational skills will drive retail operations, create an inviting store environment, and ensure a seamless inventory management process. You\'ll play a pivotal role in achieving store objectives, developing employees, and upholding the Skechers brand values.

Compensation

Starting rate: $30.00
Hourly range: $30.00-$35.00

Benefits Highlights

• Generous discounts on Skechers footwear, apparel, and accessories (including exclusive days for Friends and Family!)
• Potential for performance-based bonuses
• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth within the Skechers global brand

Responsibilities

• People Leadership: Lead, coach, mentor, and develop your team to drive sales, enhance customer service, and foster growth.
• Visual Merchandising: Act as a product expert and ensure your team delivers an exceptional customer experience through high-quality product presentation and store layout.
• Staffing and Training: Manage the recruitment, hiring, training, and retention of Skechers store employees to ensure the team is prepared to meet company goals.
• Retail Operations: Oversee store systems, including inventory management, scheduling, opening/closing procedures, and day-to-day operations to drive profitability. You will also maintain store organization, manage product displays, restock shelves, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Sales Management: Drive revenue growth through sales management strategies and set performance expectations to meet individual and store goals.
• Problem Solving: Utilize strong problem-solving skills to resolve any issues that may arise in-store, ensuring a smooth customer experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Prior retail manager, restaurant manager, or hospitality leadership experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills in written, verbal, and interpersonal forms.
• Sales skills and a proven ability to meet retail targets.
• Visual merchandising experience is a plus.

What You Will Need

• Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Strong team leadership skills to guide your staff and create a positive, safe, and respectful work environment.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage inventory, staffing, and store operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, set clear expectations, and maintain confidentiality in all store matters.
• Proactive, with a sense of urgency in addressing store operations and loss prevention issues.

About Skechers

Skechers is a global Fortune 500 brand that develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. We deliver comfort technologies through stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers operates through department and specialty stores, e-commerce, and our own and third-party-owned retail locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skechers is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. No question on this application is used to limit or excuse consideration for employment.

Reasonable Accommodation

Skechers makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees if requested, unless doing 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.