Store Manager

Kodiak Group Holdings Co; Port Elgin; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Work Authority is seeking a Store Manager in Port Elgin to deliver legendary customer service and lead a high-performing team. You will manage daily store operations, recruit and train staff, optimize sales, inventory, and merchandising while enforcing safety and loss prevention measures.

Ideal candidates bring retail leadership experience, a track record of meeting sales targets, and strong communication skills to drive a positive customer journey across accounts and retail customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of retail management experience.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Strong leadership skills and team guidance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound understanding of retail operations, inventory, merchandising, and loss prevention.
• Flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legendary customer service and positive, informative interactions.
• Direct day-to-day operations, including admin tasks and receiving/ transfers.
• Recruit, train, and schedule staff to uphold service standards.
• Optimize sales, inventory, visual presentation, and loss prevention.
• Lead by example in product knowledge and safety compliance.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to improve performance.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service excellence

Sales optimization

Team recruitment

Job description

Work Authority, a proud Canadian Company since 1938. Our retail chain of stores and mobile trucks across Canada is an undisputed leader of safety footwear and work apparel. We are a committed team of expert specialists like no other. Our philosophy is that a more educated, better equipped customer makes for a highly effective national workforce. If you are serious about safety, we are looking for you to join our team of safety experts. Our Purpose: \"We champion and empower workers who make our world work better\" We currently have a Sales Associate position open at our Port Elgin location.

As the Store Manager at Work Authority, you'll be instrumental in curating an unparalleled customer experience within our retail environment. With a unique focus on servicing both our account and retail customers, your primary objective will be to ensure that our customer base receives legendary service tailored to their specific needs. You'll lead by example in showcasing our products, ensuring swift and personable service, upholding a safe and organized atmosphere, and implementing effective loss prevention measures. Additionally, you'll take charge of managerial duties, including team recruitment, training, and scheduling, while optimizing sales, inventory management, visual presentation, and loss prevention strategies to elevate our store's performance.

Success factors:

• Customer Experience: Lead by example in delivering legendary customer service, ensuring each interaction is positive, welcoming, and informative. Promptly address customer concerns to guarantee satisfaction throughout their journey.


• Store Operations: Direct the day-to-day operations, including administrative tasks and receiving, transfers and following account procedures.


• Leadership and Team Management: Foster a positive work culture by providing strong leadership and guidance to the team. Recruit, train, and develop staff to uphold high standards of service, product knowledge, and loss prevention techniques.


• Sales and Performance: Achieve monthly sales budget and devise strategies to exceed targets. Monitor employees’ performance metrics, identify opportunities for improvement, and inspire the team to achieve their full potential.


• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels to ensure product availability. Work closely with purchasing and merchandising teams to optimize assortment and enhance customer satisfaction. Perform semi-annual physical inventory counts.


• Loss Prevention Management: Implement and enforce effective loss prevention strategies to minimize theft and maintain the security of company assets. Conduct regular audits and train staff on best practices to prevent losses.


• Compliance and Safety: Ensure adherence to corporate policies and regulations, including sales eligibility criteria and safety protocols. Conduct regular safety checks to maintain a secure working environment.


• Visual Merchandising: Maintain corporate visual standards and housekeeping to enhance the store's appeal and drive sales.


• Sales Support: Enforce corporate account agreements and identify potential qualified leads to support sales efforts.


• Performance Analysis: Analyze sales data, customer feedback, and operational metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies for increased efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of retail management experience, preferably in a similar industry or store size.


• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, climb ladders safely to access elevated areas as needed, and the flexibility to stand for prolonged durations, bend and move with ease to complete job tasks.


• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving store performance.


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and staff.


• Sound understanding of retail operations, inventory management, visual merchandising, and loss prevention techniques.


• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills.


• Flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity employment. In compliance with the Accessibility Ontario Disability Act (AODA), accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process.

Workwear Outfitters has a strong legacy of building innovative and authentic market-right products and is a leading supplier of work apparel and footwear for diverse occupations in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, government, food services, telecommunications, hospitality, and many more.

Workwear Outfitters is based in Nashville, Tennessee with more than 5,800 employees in facilities spanning the globe. Brands under the Workwear Outfitters umbrella include Red Kap®, Bulwark®, Image Authority®, Kodiak®, Terra®, Walls®, Liberty ®, Work Authority®, Workrite® Fire Service, Chef Designs®, Horace Small®, CritiCore®, and OOBE®.

Workwear Outfitters is also the exclusive licensee for Dickies® apparel in the B2B channel.

Our Purpose: “We champion and empower workers who make our world work better” Workwear Outfitters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and associates and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.