Retail Store Manager (24-month contract) - Chicoutimi

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc; Saguenay; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading chocolatier as a Retail Store Manager for our Chicoutimi location. Candidates should possess strong sales skills and retail management experience, with a focus on maximizing profitability and delivering excellent customer service. Embrace the opportunity to lead a passionate team in the sweet world of chocolate.

Benefits

Great Place to Work recognition

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of retail management experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in French and English.
• Sales-oriented with a history of exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the retail boutique.
• Recruit and train store employees.
• Monitor sales and manage inventory.

Skills

Communication

Sales

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

Post secondary education

Job description

Retail Store Manager (24-month contract) - Chicoutimi

Chicoutimi, Saguenay, QC, Canada

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and keen individual to fill the role of Store Manager for our Lindt store in the Chicoutimi location. The ideal candidate must possess strong communication skills and a passion for sales and merchandising.

Key Responsibilities :

• Management of the daily operations of Lindt Retail Boutique
• Responsible for generating and driving corporate sales
• Uphold the values of exemplary customer service through modeling of behaviour and establishing appropriate guidelines
• Monitor sales and labour issues on a daily basis with a goal to maximize store profitability without sacrificing customer service
• Recruitment, interviewing and hiring of Retail Sales Associates
• Supervision of store employees to maximize customer service, sales and profit
• Training of sales techniques and product knowledge
• Timely ordering of merchandise and supplies with focus on overall inventory management and loss prevention
• Daily reconciling of cash with sales receipts, daily paperwork and accounting, payroll and other store administration
• Develop and utilize full knowledge of all products and sales information with a constant focus on achieving sales goals while controlling expenses
• On-going performance management of staff, assist in the preparation and delivery of employee performance reviews
• Maintain store merchandising presentation to company standards
• Maintain high standards for cleanliness and food / product safety
• Cash handling, inventory ordering and related retail administrative duties

Qualifications :

• Post secondary education preferred
• Sales oriented, able to develop / build business
• 2-5 years of retail management experience
• Good time management habits
• Strong oral and written communication abilities (French and English)
• Previous experience in a merchandising or presentation capacity
• A history of going above and beyond to provide exceptional customer service
• A talent for sales and selling
• A passion for chocolate!

Why Lindt Canada? Join our winning culture and become part of our team of passionate and dynamic individuals in our journey to become the leader in the Canadian chocolate market. Our environment characterizes personal commitment, drive, initiative and entrepreneurial spirit, working together as one team to reach outstanding results. We encourage, recognize and reward innovation, personal initiative, leadership and accountability throughout the organization. We are recognized as a Great Place to Work so come and grow your career with us, it’s a pretty sweet deal.

We thank all those who have applied however, only selected candidates will be contacted.

Lindt is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request. Please contact our Human Resources department for more information.

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