Team Lead-Retail

Roots; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Team Lead to join their retail environment. This role is pivotal in linking leadership with sales associates, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a customer-obsessed culture. The ideal candidate will have a passion for retail, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences. Join a company that values growth and offers opportunities for personal and professional development while contributing to a mission of sustainability and community engagement. If you're ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in retail, luxury retail preferred.
• Strong leadership and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sales team to exceed goals.
• Assist in operational functions and customer service matters.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership skills

POS management

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Job description

Southgate SC - Store 136, 5015 11 St, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Req #905

Thursday, December 12, 2024

WHY JOIN ROOTS? Roots is not only a brand, it’s a culture and lifestyle. We look for dynamic individuals who are not only interested in retail and fashion, but who enjoy challenges and share our vision for a safer, cleaner, healthier planet.

In addition to our customers, an intrinsic part of our success has always been the people who work here. Roots is a company in which you can grow and benefit from the great opportunities often available. All members of our team are encouraged to ‘spread their roots’.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

The Team Lead links the leadership team and the sales associates by assisting in the operational functions of the store, and motivating the team to exceed goals. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, the Team Lead provides support and coverage to the Store and Assistant Managers in their absence. They model desired selling and customer service behaviours at all times to promote an environment focused on consistent, exceptional and positive in-store experience to customers and employees.

To be successful, you’ll need to possess:

• 1 + years related experience in a retail apparel environment, luxury retail experience is a plus;
• Proven ability to successfully lead a sales team; viewed as a leader among peers;
• Proven experience with POS management, daily banking procedures, and submitting timely reports;
• Strong organization, and problem solving skills;
• Passion for upholding an exceptional customer experience;
• Collaborate with others, yet be self-motivated;
• Available for varied weekly shifts, including weekends, closing and holidays.

THE IMPACT YOU'LL HAVE

This is an opportunity to shape our company’s future by:

• Demonstrating a customer obsessed selling culture and building brand loyalty through excellent product knowledge;
• Partnering with store management to execute action plans that optimize results and ensure effective execution of all store operational activities;
• Contributing ideas and solutions to the leadership team that results in increased productivity and improved operations of the store;
• Assisting store management in conducting new associate onboarding and trainings;
• Coaching associates on customer service fundamentals and providing positive feedback;
• Assisting in resolving customer service matters;
• Overseeing and delegating tasks to team to best maximize efficiency of store operations;
• Communicating individual and/or team performance feedback to store management;
• Ensuring team receives scheduled breaks and/or meal periods;
• Creating an open outward communication on the sales floor;
• Ensuring adherence to all company policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Performing opening and closing procedures, and any inventory duties as directed.

SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY NOW!

We’d like to thank everyone who applies, but we can only contact applicants who are most qualified.

Roots Corporation offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices, in compliance with the AODA. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.