Store Manager

Ardene; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Bonus possibilities

Employee discount

Ardène Rewards

Job summary

Ardene is seeking a Store Manager in Vancouver to partner with the District Supervisor in overseeing store operations, driving sales, and ensuring profitable performance. You will lead merchandising, customer service, and your team’s training and development to uphold brand standards.

You will model professionalism, resolve conflicts, and foster a positive customer and employee experience while meeting weekly schedules and operational guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years retail management experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in visual merchandising is preferred.
• Solid business acumen and people development skills.
• Ability to manage stress in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and delegation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with District Supervisor to achieve sales and profit budgets.
• Train store team on company standards and programs.
• Recruit and retrain talent; recognize performance.
• Conduct administrative and operational duties.
• Execute opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure health and safety standards.
• Prepare and manage weekly employee schedule.
• Handle customer complaints promptly.
• Process merchandising shipments and returns.
• Comply with head office requests.

Skills

Retail management

People development

Team leadership

Time management

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

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.

The expected wage for this position is $23.02 - $30.45 per hour.

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.