Retail Store Manager - Vancouver Exchange Tower

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Plan

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate Gym Discount Rates

Wellness Program

Chocolate!

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc. is seeking a Retail Store Manager for our Vancouver Exchange Tower location. You will lead daily store operations, drive sales, and uphold Lindt’s high standards of customer service.

The role requires 2–5 years of retail management experience, strong communication, and a passion for chocolate. Competitive CAD salary with a performance bonus, benefits, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• 2-5 years of retail management experience.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Sales oriented with ability to develop/build business.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Lindt Retail Boutique.
• Generate and drive corporate sales.
• Maintain exemplary customer service and staff guidelines.
• Monitor sales and labour to maximize profitability while preserving service.
• Recruit, interview and hire Retail Sales Associates.
• Supervise staff to maximize service, sales and profit.
• Train staff in sales techniques and product knowledge.
• Order merchandise, manage inventory, and prevent loss.
• Daily cash reconciliations and store administration.

Skills

Customer service

Retail management

Sales focus

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Post secondary education preferred

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and keen individual to fill the role of Retail Store Manager for our Lindt store in the Vancouver Exchange Tower 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:

• Excellent customer service skills
• 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
• 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!

Additional Criteria:

• A history of going above and beyond to provide exceptional customer service
• A talent for sales and selling
• A passion for chocolate!

Rewards Package

The standard hiring range for this role is $56-$70K CAD per annum with a 15% performance-based bonus. The final agreement upon salary may vary based on market location and factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a competitive rewards package for our employees as well as a growth-oriented work environment. This includes not only the opportunity to sample our premium chocolate products but the following:

• Health and Dental Plan
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate Gym Discount Rates
• Wellness Program
• Chocolate!

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.

This position will involve the use of AI tools to help screen, assess, or select applicants. This posting is for anexistingposition.

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. To learn more about our winning culture, visit https://careers.lindtcanada.ca and or follow us on LinkedIn

Lindt & Sprüngli is recognized as a leader in the market for premium quality chocolate, offering a large selection of products in more than 120 countries around the world. During more than 170 years of Lindt & Sprüngli’s existence, it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate, with 12 production sites in Europe and the USA, and distribution and sales companies on four continents.

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