Retail Store Manager

Skechers; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear retailer in Kelowna is seeking a Store Manager to inspire the team and ensure outstanding customer service. The role involves leading a new store opening, managing schedules, and developing employee skills. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for the brand. Competitive compensation ranging from $30 to $35 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Ability and desire to foster a respectful, safe, and fun environment.
• Comfortable assessing talent and developing skills.
• Retail, restaurant, or hospitality leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead an amazing customer experience.
• Manage store scheduling needs for peak times.
• Act as a product expert and brand ambassador.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to foster a respectful environment

Flexible and motivated for customer service

Job description

Skechers’ Store Managers make an incredible impact everyday - on our customers, our teams and our company. They lead, merchandise, sell, process shipments, inspire, problem-solve and more. To summarize, Store Managers are at the heart of Skechers retail!

Compensation Information

Starting Rate: $30.00

Range is: $30.00 - $35.00

Main Responsibilities (New Store Opening - January 2026)

• Champion the brand .

• Inspire and lead an amazing customer experience through product and visual marketing excellence as well as outstanding customer service.

• Act as a people focused leader, c oach ing and mentor ing the store team.

• Develop st ore employee s ’ skills to drive sales t o the fullest potential by expanding their product knowledge, setting customer service expectations , and demonstrating visual presentation standards .

• Help to onboard new hires to the team.

• Manage store scheduling needs, ensuring proper coverage for peak times.

• Act as a product expert and serve as a brand ambassador for all things Skechers.

• Assist in recruit ing , training , and retain ing our Skechers store employees.

• Model stro ng operational processes and routines t o drive profitability and results.

• Act as the expert o n all store systems and processes including opening and closing of the POS.

• Take part in o pening and closing the store, ensur e all security routines and measures are in place.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Ability and desire to foster a respectful, safe, and fun environment for Skechers store employees .

• Comfortable assessing talent and developing employee skill sets.

• Strong communication skills , regularly set s clears expectations for their team.

• Creates excitement and shows passion for Skechers product s and the brand.

• Acts with a sense of confidentiality and urgency.

• Flexible and motivated to provide excellent customer service.

• Retail , r estaurant , or hospitality leadership experience is preferred but not required .

Compensation Information

Starting Rate: $30.00

Range is: $30.00 - $35.00

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.