The Shoe Co. - Store Manager

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Canada is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead their store and foster an inclusive customer environment. Responsibilities include coaching a dynamic team, achieving sales objectives, and maintaining operational excellence. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of retail management experience and a proven track record in sales. This role offers competitive benefits, including discounts, flexible scheduling, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

30% discount on regular priced merchandise

Competitive benefits package

Paid Time Off

Flexible scheduling

Monthly bonus potential

Employee Assistance Program

Unlimited growth and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a retail supervisory role.
• Proven sales and profitability targets achievement.
• Positive and energetic team player with strong leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead store environment fostering inclusivity.
• Coach team to achieve sales objectives.
• Develop and implement agile business plans.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales achievement

Multitasking

Team motivation

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

Designer Brands Canada invites you to be yourself and to respect others. Our diversity creates an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone’s self-expression is valued. We welcome all applicants and encourage you to explore a rewarding career with The Shoe Co.

We’re looking for a Store Manager for our The Shoe Co. banner who will put their best foot forward. As a Store Manager at The Shoe Co., you will report to the District Manager and lead the store environment, fostering inclusivity and diverse customer connections. You will coach and lead the team to achieve store objectives, including in-store sales, web orders, recruiting, performance management, training, and development. Your ability to problem-solve, thrive in a fast-paced environment, lead a dynamic team and execute on operational excellence will be key to your success.

Key responsibilities

• Assumes leadership role with accountability for maximizing store business results by consistently creating exceptional customer experiences.
• Facilitates achievement of business results by modeling a shopping experience that encourages responsive customer service, compelling merchandise presentation and operational integrity that fosters positive customer connections and loyalty.
• Lead an operationally sound business by balancing company policies, procedures, shrink/loss prevention, payroll, reporting, and scheduling.
• Recruit, manage, develop, and train top talent who have a love of shoes.
• Achieves company objectives and enhances The Shoe Co. brand image by modeling values of Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, and Authenticity/Humility.
• Develops and implements agile business plans to achieve results.
• Fosters teamwork, collaboration and change advocacy within the store and district.
• Maintains effective, open lines of communication with Senior Operational Managers.

Qualifications

• Educational background: relevant post-secondary education
• Minimum 4 years of experience in progressive retail supervisory role
• Proven success in the achievement of sales and profitability targets in large volume top doors
• Positive and energetic team player with strong leadership capability
• Proven ability to motivate others
• Proficiency in computer use, including e-mail, MS Word or other word processing program and Excel or other spreadsheet programs
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while creating a compelling customer experience
• Ability to work days, closing shifts and weekends
• Mobile within a geographic area

Working here

As a Designer Brands associate, you are eligible for:

• 30% discount off at our stores on regular priced merchandise
• A competitive benefits package (Full Time Associates Only)
• Paid Time Off (Personal Days & Vacation - Full Time Associates Only)
• Flexible scheduling
• Monthly bonus potential and other opportunities
• 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program for counseling, work/life, legal and financial assistance
• Unlimited growth and training opportunities
• Open Door Policy and more

Additional information

JOIN OUR RETAIL TEAM AND STEP INTO A CAREER YOU’LL LOVE.

Accommodations are available upon request to individuals who self-identify as having a disability or a special need. Please advise our Human Resources team if you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

To view all open positions visit our Career Page at https://careers.designerbrandscanada.com/