Lead, Experience

Canada Goose; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Goose Rewards

ICON Rewards

Volunteer time

Health resources

Job summary

Canada Goose’s Fifth Avenue store leadershi p role drives exceptional guest experiences and team performance. You inspire your team with Canadian Warmth, coach on luxury service, and strengthen client relationships with top clients on the floor.

Your focus is on sales growth, operational excellence, and talent development, while maintaining a premium brand environment. As a Lead, Experience, you guide coaching, education initiatives, and collaboration with store leadership to attract, develop,

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of leadership experience in retail, hospitality, or a related customer-focused industry.
• Experience working in luxury, premium, or high-volume retail environments, ideally flagship.
• Strong understanding of clienteling, guest experience, and CRM tools.
• Business-minded with ability to analyze KPIs and metrics to drive performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; able to influence others.
• Flexible to work retail hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Embody Canadian Warmth and deliver exceptional guest experiences with your team.
• Lead the selling floor through coaching and model luxury service behaviors.
• Foster clienteling and build meaningful relationships with top clients.
• Monitor guest experience and sales metrics; identify opportunities for improvement.
• Resolve guest concerns with empathy and guide the team on service recovery.
• Create an inclusive, high-performing team culture with open communication.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members with ongoing feedback and training.
• Support talent attraction and recruitment to build a diverse pipeline.
• Ensure use of store tools for communication, payroll, learning, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain an exceptional store environment.
• Drive sales and profitability while meeting store objectives.
• Plan inventory, labor, and resources to support business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Retail experience

Clienteling

Coaching

KPI analysis

Excellent communication

Tools

CRM tools

POS systems

Job description

Location:Fifth AvenueAddress:689 5th Avenue New York, New York 10019 United States of AmericaJob Title:Lead, ExperienceCanada Goose isn't like anything else. We've built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. At Canada Goose, you're part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by our purpose to embolden explorers and preserve the planet they roam. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.Here, opportunities are everywhere - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they're yours for the taking.Position Overview:As a key member of the store leadership team, the Lead, Experience is the champion of the guest journey and a role model for service excellence. You bring Canadian Warmth to life in every interaction, inspiring your team to deliver elevated experiences that strengthen client relationships and reflect the Canada Goose brand. Through leadership on the selling floor, real-time coaching, and a passion for people development, you create an environment where guests feel valued, teams feel empowered, and business results thrive. As a steward of our values and culture, you help drive performance across guest experience, talent development, operational excellence, and sales.What You’ll Do:Embody and champion Canadian Warmth, delivering exceptional guest experiences and inspiring your team to do the same.Lead the selling floor by coaching and modeling luxury service and selling behaviors that strengthen results and deepen guest connections.Foster a culture of clienteling, ensuring Brand Ambassadors build meaningful relationships and deliver elevated experiences for top clients.Monitor key guest experience and sales performance metrics, leveraging insights to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.Resolve guest concerns with empathy and a solutions-focused mindset while coaching the team on best-in-class service recovery.Create a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture where collaboration, learning, and open communication thrive.Coach, mentor, and develop team members through ongoing feedback, recognition, and in-the-moment training.Lead and reinforce educational initiatives that strengthen product knowledge, service excellence, and selling capabilities.Support employee engagement by fostering an environment where all team members feel valued, heard, and empowered to grow.Partner with store leadership on talent attraction and recruitment efforts to build a strong and diverse pipeline of future talent.Champion the consistent use of key store tools and platforms, including communication, payroll, learning, queue management, and virtual appointment systems.Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain an exceptional store environment that reflects the standards of a luxury lifestyle brand.Ensure operational processes are executed consistently and support a seamless experience for both guests and employees.Achieve or exceed sales and profitability goals while supporting the overall success of the store.Analyze business performance and support action plans that drive sales, productivity, and guest experience outcomes.Collaborate with store leadership to ensure appropriate inventory, labour, and operational resources are in place to support business objectivesLet’s Talk About You2-3 years of leadership experience in retail, hospitality, or a related customer-focused industryExperience working in luxury, premium, or high-volume retail environments, ideally within a flagship location.Strong understanding of clienteling, guest experience, and customer relationship management tools.Business-minded with the ability to analyze KPIs and retail metrics to identify opportunities and drive performance.Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences with a strong attention to detail.Proven ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members in a fast-paced environment.Agile and adaptable, with the ability to respond quickly to changing business needs and priorities.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and inspire others.Highly organized with strong time management and multitasking abilities.Flexible to work retail hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and comfortable standing for extended periods.Additional language skills are considered an asset.What’s in it For You?A company built on Canadian roots and heritageYour work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards ProgramOpportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programsRecognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON RewardsBe a part of CG Gives. Donation matching and paid volunteer time to help the organizations you care aboutAccess to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleaguesInspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you growHourly Range:$32.50 - $36.00 / hourAbout the salary range: We’re committed to being open and fair about pay. The range provided is intended as a guideline and does not represent a guaranteed offer. When we make an offer, we consider the responsibilities of the position, market data, and internal equity to ensure consistency across our team. Your actual offer will depend on your experience, skills, and alignment with the role.At Canada Goose, we believe that belonging goes beyond mere inclusion. It’s about being part of a community that values, supports, and empowers you. We thrive when we can be our authentic selves. Our community is built on empathy and the understanding that every individual’s experience is unique, and every voice is important. We also recognize that communities are ever evolving, and that our work is never done. At Canada Goose, belonging is more than just an ideal—it’s the key to unlocking our collective potential, taking us further together.Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.There are multiple ways to interview with us! If you require any interview accommodation for your interview, please e-mail us at [e-mail].