Assistant Manager

at  Ardene

Location Details: Elgin Centre
PostalCode: N5R 5J5
Category: Retail
Requisition Number: 15998-127-AM-FT
Date Opened: August 26, 2024
Number of Openings: 1
Job Type: Permanent
Pay Class: Full Time
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Career Level: Manager (Supervisor of staff)
Who We Are:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1-year retail experience in a leadership role
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent selling and customer service abilities
• Strong time management, and priority-setting skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to delegate tasks and take ownership
• Ability to lead a team in a positive and inclusive manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for extended periods and climb a ladder;
• Move, lift and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store (weighing up to 30 pounds).

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Days, evenings and weekends.
  The average wage for this position is $18.40 per hour.
  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

THE ROLE

The Assistant Manager supports the Store Manager to achieve sales objectives, improve employee performance and ensure efficient store operations. The Assistant Manager must lead by example and inspire their team to generate sales as well as provide outstanding customer service all while projecting the company’s culture and image.
In the absence of the Store Manager, the Assistant Manager oversees all store operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assisting in the implementation of strategies to achieve the store’s sales and profit budgets.
• Oversee all store operations including: opening and closing procedures, store cleanliness, re-stocking and merchandising, customer service and supervision of the team.
• Providing excellent customer service and coaching their team accordingly.
• Comply with all head office requests regarding store operations.
• Processing purchases at the register.
• Adhering to all company policies.
• Supporting the Store Manager in ensuring company standards are followed in accordance with the employee manual.
• Performing all other related duties as directed by the Store Manager.