Store Manager

Jobtailor; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Canada seeks a dynamic Retail Store Manager to drive sales, manage staff, and oversee store operations. You will lead a team, ensure safety and compliance, and partner with local agencies to deliver services.

Key responsibilities include planning promotions, optimizing layout, maintaining inventory, and producing reports for regional offices. A background in thrift fashion retail is an asset and strong leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• College diploma in business retail management or equivalent is an asset.
• Basic accounting skills required.
• First aid training required or willing to learn in-house.
• 3 years of progressive experience in retail.
• Thrift/fashion retail experience would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Direct all store operations to meet sales targets and control expenses while maintaining customer service standards.
• Hire, orientate, train, evaluate, recognize, discipline, and terminate based on Territorial/National standards.
• Manage health and safety, labour & employee relations at a store level.
• Decide on in-store promotions and auctions and monitor marketing trends by checking competitors’ stock.
• Plan store layout to attract customers including window displays and merchandise displays.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels based on spot checks and weekly sales reviews.
• Maintain inventory by ensuring store donations are retrieved, sorted, and priced properly.
• Ensure in-store safety for staff and customers (e.g., snow removal, clear exits, cleanliness)
• Prepare financial and other reports to National and Regional offices.
• Work with Salvation Army agencies to deliver emergency and disaster services as assigned by District Manager.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control all store operations.
• Assist staff in connecting with customers and demonstrating a value-driven workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Team Building

Problem Solving

Communication

Sales Reporting

Education

College Diploma in Business Retail Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Direct all operations of store to meet sales targets and control expenses while maintaining customer service standards
• Hire, orientate, train, evaluate, recognize, discipline, and terminate based on Territorial/National standards
• Manage health and safety, labour & employee relations, and other related issues at a store level
• Decide on in-store promotions and auctions and keep abreast of marketing trends by checking competitors’ stock
• Plan store layout to attract customers including window displays and merchandise displays
• Determine and maintain appropriate inventory levels based on spot checks and reviews of weekly sales records
• Maintain control of inventory by ensuring store donations are retrieved, sorted, and priced appropriately
• Ensure in-store safety for staff and customers (e.g., snow removal, clear fire exits, no obstacles inside/outside store, cleans spillage and maintains store cleanliness)
• Prepare financial and other requested reports to the National and Regional offices (sales reports, staffing costs, payroll data, etc.)
• Work with Salvation Army agencies to delivery emergency and disaster services as assigned by District Manager
• Responsible to plan, organize, direct, and control all store operations
• Help store associates make connections with the customers and demonstrate a value driven workforce

Requirements

• Completion of College Diploma in Business Retail Management or equivalent an asset
• Basic accounting skills required
• First aid training required or willing to learn in-house
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• 3 years of progressive experience in retail
• Thrift retail experience would be an asset
• Fashion background would be an asset
• Experience working for Not for Profit/Charitable and retail experience is an asset
• French language an asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership in retail operations, focusing on sales targets, customer service, and employee management. Proficient in inventory control, financial reporting, and maintaining health and safety standards in a retail environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Retail Operations Management
• Inventory Control
• Financial Reporting
• Employee Training and Development
• Customer Service Excellence

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Basic Accounting Skills
• Inventory Management
• Sales Reporting
• Retail Management
• Store Layout Planning
• Health and Safety Management
• Promotional Planning
• Microsoft Office ProficiencyFirst Aid Training
• Thrift Retail Experience

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Team Building
• Problem Solving
• Customer Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

• First Aid Training

Industry Keywords

• Retail Management
• Not for Profit
• Charitable Organizations
• Fashion Retail
• Customer Service Standards