Store Manager

Ardene; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Bonus possibilities

Employee discount

Rewards program

Wellness days

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ardene in Fredericton, NB is seeking a dynamic Store Manager to lead daily store operations, drive sales growth, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. You will partner with the District Supervisor to implement strategies, oversee merchandising, and coach a high-performing team.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years of retail management, strong business acumen, and proven people development skills. The role requires flexibility for days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years retail management experience.
• Experience in visual merchandising a plus.
• Solid business acumen and leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the District Supervisor to develop and implement strategies to achieve store sales and profit budgets.
• Train store team on company standards and programs.
• Take action with District Supervisor on low performance and resolve conflicts.
• Recruit and retrain talent by motivating the team and recognizing good performance.
• Conduct administrative and operational duties as required.
• Open and close procedures as per guidelines.
• Ensure health and safety standards are adhered to.
• Prepare and manage employee weekly schedule.
• Handle customer complaints and resolve them promptly.
• Process and manage incoming merchandising shipments.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Time management

Stress management

Delegation

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Equivalent

Job description

THIS COULD BE YOU!

Want to be part of an amazing team? If you’re a vibrant and highly motivated leader with an interest in fashion retail – we want to hear from you.

Description

THIS COULD BE YOU!

Want to be part of an amazing team? If you’re a vibrant and highly motivated leader with an interest in fashion retail – we want to hear from you.

The Role

The Store Manager works with the District Supervisor to oversee all store operations, as well as plan & execute strategies to drive sales and profitability. The Store Manager is responsible for merchandising, customer service, as well as their teams training & development. The Store Manager must adhere to all company policies and procedures and must be a role model and demonstrate the utmost professionalism and integrity while creating a climate of trust and respect within the team. They must keep an open mind when dealing with customer and employee issues, listen to others and make fair and honest decisions accordingly. The Store Manager monitors performance and takes immediate action on substandard performance. They are able to lead and create an overall positive customer and employee experience.

Responsibilities Include

• Collaborating with the District Supervisor to develop and implement strategies to achieve the store’s sales and profit budgets.
• Training store team (current employees and new hires) on company standards and programs in accordance with the employee manual.
• Taking action with the support of the District Supervisor on low performance and resolving conflicts.
• Recruiting and retraining talent by motivating their team and recognizing good performance.
• Conducting administrative and operational duties as required.
• Performing opening and closing procedures as per operational guidelines.
• Ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to.
• Preparing and managing employee weekly schedule.
• Handling customer complaints and resolving them in a timely manner.
• Comply with all head office requests regarding store operations.
• Processing and managing all incoming merchandising shipments.
• Handling all returns to head office as required.
• Comply with policy and regulations as per the company’s employee manual.
• Processing cash/credit/debit purchases at the register.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years retail management experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience and/or education in visual merchandising
• Solid business acumen
• Proven people development skills and ability to assess talent
• Strong time management and priority-setting skills
• Ability to manage stress in a fast-pace environment
• Ability to delegate tasks and take ownership
• Ability to lead a team in a positive and inclusive manner

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and climb a ladder;
• Move, lift and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store (weighing up to 30 pounds).

Availability Requirements

• Days, evenings and weekends.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

What's in it for you?

• Group insurance
• Bonus possibilities
• Dynamic and friendly work environment
• Employee discount
• Upgraded eligibility for Ardene Rewards
• Birthday paid off & Wellness days
• Wellness initiatives
• Cool contests
• Opportunities for growth

At Ardene, you’re more than an employee – you’re part of a fun, dynamic and energetic family.

Ardène est un employeur garantissant l’égalité des chances et, en tant que tel, n’effectue aucune discrimination relative à l’embauche ou aux conditions d’emploi fondée sur la race, l’ascendance, la couleur de la peau, le lieu d’origine, la religion, le sexe, l’identité de genre, la citoyenneté, l’âge, l’orientation sexuelle, une invalidité, l’origine nationale, l’état de famille, l’état matrimonial ou toute autre caractéristique protégée par les lois applicables. Des accommodements pour les personnes avec un handicap sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats prenant part à tous les aspects du processus de sélection. Les décisions relatives à la sélection sont uniquement fondées sur des facteurs liés à l’emploi.