Sales Manager

Michaels Stores; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee discount

Job summary

Michaels Stores in Kamloops seeks a Sales Manager to lead a high-performing selling culture and deliver strong sales and customer experiences. You will supervise front-end and service operations, coach staff on selling behaviors, and ensure SOP compliance across the store.

The role requires 3+ years of retail leadership, physical stamina, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and mornings. You will drive omni-channel service, loyalty enrollment, and product area excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience.
• Ability to remain standing for long periods.
• Able to move throughout the store and lift up to 50 pounds with/without accommodation.
• Comfort with busy environments and frequent customer interactions.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and early mornings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion a high-performing selling culture across the store.
• Oversee front-end and service operations to ensure brand standards and SOP compliance.
• Coach team on Customer Experience and selling behaviors to improve conversion and satisfaction.
• Provide Manager-on-Duty coverage and maintain floor leadership and operational continuity.
• Ensure accurate use of POS and Self-Checkout for smooth transactions.
• Oversee in-store programs (Balloons, Birthday parties) and Loyalty Rewards enrollment.
• Promote and expand protection plans and in-store services.
• Drive omni-channel execution including BOPIS and Same Day Delivery.
• Train and develop team members through onboarding and ongoing skill-building.
• Support Asset Protection and shrink reduction through awareness and safe operations.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Team coaching

Operations management

Tools

POS systems

Self-Checkout systems

Job description

The Sales Manager leads and champions a high-performing selling culture across the store, driving strong sales results and an engaging customer experience. This role oversees front-end and service operations, ensuring consistent execution of selling behaviors, brand standards, and operational expectations. The Sales Manager supports the achievement of key sales and service KPIs through effective leadership, customer-focused coaching, and efficient day-to-day execution.

Major Activities

• Assist Store Manager in leading and managing adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
• Ensure execution of Company policies and standards, holding team accountable for store conditions and results.
• Model and coach best-in-class Customer Experience and ART of Selling behaviors, driving conversion and customer satisfaction.
• Provide Manager-on-Duty (MOD) coverage, maintaining floor leadership, service standards, and operational continuity.
• Ensure accurate and efficient use of POS and Self-Checkout systems, supporting smooth transactions and customer support.
• Oversee Balloons business, birthday party operations, and other in-store programs and events
• Promote and enroll customers in the Loyalty Rewards Program, driving retention and repeat visits through consistent execution.
• Champion MCC/Extend services (US only), ensuring team awareness and customer adoption of protection plans and offerings.
• Drive sales and operational excellence in the Knit & Sew Shop, including expertise and oversight of the Cut Bar experience.
• Ensure efficient execution of BOPIS and Same Day Delivery, delivering timely order fulfillment and strong omni-channel service.
• Support Custom Framing operations, including customer consultations and coordination with the frame shop (in select volume frame shops).
• Train, coach, and develop team members through structured TM onboarding and ongoing skill-building across assigned departments.
• Partner in maintaining strong Asset Protection practices, reducing shrink through awareness, compliance, and safe operations.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Type of Experience Required

• 3+ years retail leadership experience
• Ability to remain standing for long periods of time
• Ability to move throughout the store
• Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise and fixtures, up to 25-50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to climb ladders or step stools to stock and retrieve products.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, including scanning items, stocking shelves, and operating POS equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent customer interactions.
• Work hours include nights, weekends and early mornings

Applicants in Canada must satisfy federal, provincial, and local legal requirements of the job.

Total Base Pay Range for this Position:

$19.25 - $23.75

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com andMichaels.ca .The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visitwww.michaels.com .

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com .

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels Stores is North America's leading creative destination, offering a vast range of arts and crafts supplies in over 1,300 locations and online.

3939 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, Texas 75063, US