Store Manager - Smartcentres Etobicoke, on

SKECHERS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading comfort technology brand in Toronto is seeking a Store Manager to lead a team and drive sales, maintain store operations, and deliver exceptional customer service. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, retail management experience, and be flexible with scheduling. Competitive pay starting at $30/hour with opportunities for bonuses and career growth.

Benefits

Generous discounts on Skechers products

Potential for performance-based bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate weekends and holidays.
• Prior retail management or hospitality experience is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing inventory and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the team to enhance customer service.
• Manage store operations including inventory, scheduling, and profitability.
• Utilize problem-solving skills to address in-store issues.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Sales Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

WHO WE ARE:
Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers-the Comfort Technology Company-has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

About the Role

As a Store Manager at Skechers, you'll lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional customer service, achieve sales goals, and maintain top-tier visual merchandising standards. Your leadership and organizational skills will drive retail operations, create an inviting store environment, and ensure a seamless inventory management process. You\'ll play a pivotal role in achieving store objectives, developing employees, and upholding the Skechers brand values.

Compensation

STARTING RATE: $30.00
HOURLY RANGE: $30.00-$35.00

Benefits Highlights

• Generous discounts on Skechers footwear, apparel, and accessories (including exclusive days for Friends and Family!)
• Potential for performance-based bonuses
• Competitive pay and benefits package (learn more about our perks after applying!)
• Opportunities for career growth within the Skechers global brand.

What You Will Do

• People Leadership: Lead, coach, mentor, and develop your team to drive sales, enhance customer service, and foster growth.
• Visual Merchandising: Act as a product expert and ensure your team delivers an exceptional customer experience through high-quality product presentation and store layout.
• Staffing and Training: Manage the recruitment, hiring, training, and retention of Skechers store employees to ensure the team is prepared to meet company goals.
• Retail Operations: Oversee store systems, including inventory management, scheduling, opening/closing procedures, and day-to-day operations to drive profitability. You will also maintain store organization, manage product displays, restock shelves, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Sales Management: Drive revenue growth through sales management strategies and set performance expectations to meet individual and store goals.
• Problem Solving: Utilize strong problem-solving skills to resolve any issues that may arise in-store, ensuring a smooth customer experience.

What We Need From You

• Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Strong team leadership skills to guide your staff and create a positive, safe, and respectful work environment.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage inventory, staffing, and store operations.
• Sales management experience to help meet and exceed store targets.
• Ability to communicate effectively, set clear expectations, and maintain confidentiality in all store matters.
• Proactive, with a sense of urgency in addressing store operations and loss prevention issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Prior retail manager, restaurant manager, or hospitality leadership experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills in written, verbal, and interpersonal forms.
• Sales skills and a proven ability to meet retail targets.
• Visual merchandising experience is a plus.

Step into your next retail career with Skechers!

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500 brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do - delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent over 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skechers is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, Skechers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Skechers employs and treats any and all applicants and employees on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing an applicant from consideration for employment.

Reasonable Accommodation

I understand that Skechers makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees if requested, unless to do so would pose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable legislation. It is your responsibility to notify Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to fulfill the essential functions of your job.