Retail Store Manager

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

Job summary

A global leader in lifestyle footwear, SKECHERS is seeking a Store Manager for a 12-month maternity contract in Grande Prairie. You'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve sales goals while ensuring high standards of visual merchandising. If you have a passion for retail leadership and an authentic customer experience, this is your next career step!

Benefits

Generous discounts on Skechers footwear, apparel, and accessories

Potential for performance-based bonuses

Competitive pay and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Flexibility in scheduling (weekends, nights, holidays) required.
• Sales management experience is a plus.
• Prior retail or hospitality leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the store team.
• Manage recruitment, hiring, training, and retention of employees.
• Oversee store systems, including inventory management and retail operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sales Management

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

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:

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.

THIS ROLE IS A 12 MONTH MATERNITY CONTRACT

COMPENSATION RATE:

HOURLY RANGE: $29.00-$34.00

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS AS A STORE MANAGER:

• 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 (learn more about our perks after applying!)

• Opportunities for career growth within the Skechers global brand.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• 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.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• 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.

• Sales management experience to help meet and exceed store targets.

• 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.

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.

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.