Timberland Assistant Store Manager Vaughan Mills

Timberland; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor lifestyle brand in Vaughan is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to lead and motivate a team of Brand Advocates. The successful candidate will enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency, ensuring a Best in Class experience. Ideal applicants will have at least 3 years of store leadership experience and the ability to foster a collaborative work environment. Competitive hourly rates start at $24.60 CAD.

Qualifications

• 3 years of store leadership experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to build, lead, and manage high performing team.
• Effective communication skills including both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop staff to exceed individual and store productivity goals.
• Promote excellence in customer service by modeling brand-specific service standards.
• Supervise store coverage and activities including opening and closing.

Skills

Store leadership experience

Communication skills

Customer service excellence

Team management

Organizational skills

Education

Associate Degree (AA) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

As the Assistant Store Manager you will lead develop and motivate a team of Brand Advocates ensuring a consistent Best in Class customer experience that aligns with our brand purpose and values. You will partner with the Store Manager to maximize profitability by ensuring that customer engagement story-telling merchandising operations and community connection are all consistent and in compliance with company standards. You will create an inclusive environment while ensuring internal and external customers are your top priority. Additionally you will assume an active role in self-development through Division of Responsibility rotations and position-based training.

Timberland a VF Company

Founded in 1973 Timberland is a global outdoor lifestyle brand based in Stratham New Hampshire with international headquarters in Switzerland and Hong Kong. Best known for its original yellow boot designed for the harsh elements of New England Timberland today offers a full range of footwear apparel and accessories for people who value purposeful style and share the brands passion for enjoying - and protecting - nature.

At the heart of the Timberland brand is the core belief that a greener future is a better future. This comes to life through a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly protect the outdoors and strengthen communities around the world.

By joining Timberland you will serve as a purpose-led performance driven brand ambassador. You will build productive relationships by providing products to adventurous doers allowing them to step outside and move the world forward. You will also have the opportunity tools and environment to more explore the world around you and make meaningful lasting connections.

How You Will Make a Difference

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop staff to exceed individual and store productivity goals.
• Promote excellence in customer service by modeling brand specific service standards monitoring and responding to customer feedback and ensuring the team is engaging with each customer to create an authentic brand experience.
• Supervise floor coverage and activities including opening and closing the store as scheduled.
• In partnership with the Store Manager provide training and ongoing development of store staff in customer engagement and all company programs policies and procedures.
• Foster an environment of development and accountability.
• Support the Store Manager in achieving all financial and operational objectives including expense control Loss Prevention store audits and weekly reports.
• Assist Store Manager in the selection and hiring of qualified candidates.
• Partner with the Store Manager on the implementation of visual merchandising directives and maintain standards consistent with company brand strategies ensure merchandise on the selling floor is replenished appropriately.
• Partner with the Store Manager to ensure compliance and adherence to loss prevention and safety policies and procedures standards and practices and company directives.
• Model behavior that respects the background experience and cultural differences of others while upholding the integrity and values of the VF Corporation and the brand.
• Promotes an environment that encourages participation creativity and learning by sharing best practices and building on the ideas of others.

What You Bring

• Required :
• 3 years of store leadership experience in a fast-paced highly engaging retail environment
• Ability to build lead and manage high performing team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends evenings and holidays
• Effective communication skills including both written and verbal
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales results
• Proven ability to meet business goals by driving results through store team
• Excellent decision-making ability in a fast-paced environment
• Detail orientated and excellent organization skills
• Proficient computer skills including word processing spreadsheets and software programs
• Proven ability in leading the delivery of a high level of customer service in a retail environment
• Preferred :
• Experience in a specialty retail environment retail footwear / apparel industry experience
• Associate Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• Physical :
• Operate office equipment and technology (i.e. computers tablets phones copier etc.)
• Standing for entire work shift
• Bend lift open and move product up to 50 pounds as needed
• Use ladders for visual merchandising light adjustments and window banner placement

Inclusion & Diversity

Free To Be Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led performance driven company we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect connection openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Whats In It for You

Were in the business of unleashing human potential driven by the ideas energy and commitment of our people. Thats why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits were the total package. Go to and click on Looking to Join VF to learn more.

Our Parent Company VF Corporation

VF is one of the worlds largest apparel footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose : We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. Its the reason we come to work every day. Its a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals together. This is our calling. Learn more at

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Hiring Range

$24.60 - $28.98 CAD per hour

Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan sales incentive orcommissionpotential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At VF we value a diverse inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills

Labor Cost Analysis,Organizational skills,Communication skills,Store Management Experience,Management Experience,Retail Sales,Guest Services,Schematics,Merchandising,Cash Handling,Supervising Experience,Retail Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 24 - 28