The Shoe Co. - Assistant Manager

Designer Brands; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Assistant Manager at Shoe Co. in Edmonton, where you will lead a diverse team, enhance customer experiences, and drive sales success. Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

30% discount on regular-priced merchandise

Competitive benefits (Full-Time)

Paid Time Off (Personal Days & Vacation for Full-Time)

Flexible scheduling

Monthly bonus potential

24/7 Employee Assistance Program support

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of progressive retail supervisory experience.
• Proven success in achieving sales and profitability targets.

Responsibilities

• Maximize store results by creating exceptional customer experiences.
• Recruit, manage, develop, and train passionate shoe enthusiasts.
• Achieve company objectives and enhance the Shoe Co. brand.

Skills

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Collaboration

Customer Experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

WILL YOUR SHOES TAKE YOU TO A CAREER AT THE SHOE CO.?

At Designer Brands Canada, we encourage you to be yourself and respect others for who they are. Our diversity makes us strong and creates an inclusive environment where everyone’s self-expression is valued. We believe fostering diversity and inclusion helps you reach your full potential. We welcome all applicants. #Canyoufillourshoes?

We’re looking for an Assistant Manager for our Shoe Co. banner at Manning Centre to put their best foot forward.

As an Assistant Manager, you will report to the Store Manager and help lead an inclusive store environment that connects with diverse customers. Your responsibilities include coaching the team to meet store goals, managing sales, web orders, recruiting, performance, training, and development. Success in this role depends on your problem-solving skills, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, team leadership, collaboration, and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maximize store results by creating exceptional customer experiences.
• Model a shopping experience that encourages responsive customer service, compelling merchandise presentation, and operational integrity to foster customer loyalty.
• Maintain operational excellence by balancing policies, shrink/loss prevention, payroll, reporting, and scheduling.
• Recruit, manage, develop, and train passionate shoe enthusiasts.
• Achieve company objectives and enhance the Shoe Co. brand by embodying our values of Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, and Authenticity/Humility.
• Develop and implement agile business plans to meet targets.
• Promote teamwork, collaboration, and change within the store and district.
• Maintain open communication with the Store Manager.

Qualifications:

• Proven success in achieving sales and profitability targets.
• Proficiency in computer skills including email, MS Word, and Excel.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while delivering a compelling customer experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years of progressive retail supervisory experience.
• Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working at Shoe Co.:

As a Designer Brands associate, you will enjoy:

• 30% discount on regular-priced merchandise.
• Competitive benefits (Full-Time).
• Paid Time Off (Personal Days & Vacation for Full-Time).
• Flexible scheduling.
• Monthly bonus potential and growth opportunities.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support.
• Training and development programs.
• Open Door Policy and more.

Join Our Team

At Designer Brands Canada, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants and provide accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities or special needs. Please inform our HR team if you need assistance during the recruitment process.

Visit our Careers Page for all open positions: https://careers.designerbrandscanada.com/