Sunglass Hut - Assistant Manager I

EssilorLuxottica; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunglass Hut, a leader in premium sunglasses retail, seeks an Assistant Manager I to join their team in Edmonton. This role involves overseeing store operations, coaching associates, and ensuring customer satisfaction while driving sales and achieving company objectives. Ideal candidates will have retail experience and a passion for leadership.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Valuable training

Unlimited growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in retail or customer service.
• Demonstrates expertise in every aspect of store operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily functions of the store including selling and coaching.
• Acquires talent and conducts interviews in partnership with management.
• Maintains store merchandising standards and ensures operational policy execution.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sunglass Hut is a global leader in the sale of premium sunglasses with over 1600retail stores across North America. By joining our team you'll grow with the brightest in retail!

We offer competitive benefits, valuable training, and unlimited growth opportunities.

We believe in the freedom of self-expression, inclusivity and authenticity, which is why we bring exclusive styles of high-quality fashion and performance sunglasses to all.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Assistant Manager I is a core member of the leadership team that drives Sunglass Hut's success. The Assistant Manager I works in partnership with the Store / Multi Store Manager to oversee all the daily functions of the store, including selling, coaching, merchandising, talent acquisition and retail excellence.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes all company tools to deliver sales plan, develop associates and achieve company objectives.
• Utilizes reporting tools and business acumen to identify and address gaps in performance and to capitalize on successes.
• Provides ongoing coaching for all associates that supports their growth and development while creating an inspirational and motivating work environment
• Acquires talent by utilizing networking and recruiting skills and conducting interviews in partnership with the Store / Multi Store Manager.
• Seeks out opportunities for self-development as defined in an individual development plan.
• Spends a majority of the time on the sales floor.
• Develops and maintains Customer relationships by maximizing all company tools.
• Consistently executes the brand standards.
• Maintains store merchandising standards including any updates or changes.
• Knows product knowledge and uses company learning tools to stay current on new products in both fashion and performance.
• Ensures execution of operational policies and procedures.
• Ensures clear communication to their team of brand strategy including all promotions, contests and incentives, etc.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience
• Demonstrates expertise in every aspect of store operation
• Detail-oriented
• Uses critical thinking to deliver absolute execution of the operational components of the store

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Customer service and / or retail experience
• Previous leadership experience of 1+ years