Are you a natural leader with a passion for retail, mentoring teams, and growing success? At Royal City Nursery, we’re not just a garden center—we’re a destination for cultivating joy, beauty, and inspiration! We’re looking for a Boutique Supervisor to oversee our fashion, gift and home decor departments and enhance the cashier experience; someone who thrives on challenges, embraces creativity, and is ready to guide our team toward blooming results.
A Royal City Nursery Boutique Supervisor is a senior staff member who is a thoughtful, solutions-based leader, and confident decision-maker assisting in the mentoring and productivity of our team while managing sales, overall revenue and expenses within the department. They work with other Supervisors, Ownership and Vendors to gain the knowledge and support needed to successfully meet the needs of our business and achieve results.
If you love blending people, lifestyle, and productivity, this is your chance to lead in a role where no two days are the same!
What You Will Do
EXPERIENCE:
- 5 - 10 years of retail experience (fashion and gift shop experience? Even better!)
- Proven knowledge of retail operations, from seasonal purchasing to customer delight.
- Proven leadership in creating exceptional experiences for both customers and teams
- Proven supervisory experience in fostering an exceptional retail experience for both clients and team members
- Experience leading, mentoring, and / or training employees.
SKILLS & TRAITS:
- Organized, detail-oriented, and solution-focused.
- Strong communicator with top-notch interpersonal and customer service skills.
- A team player who’s ready to lead, mentor, and inspire.
- Creative and energetic, paired with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent decision-making ability and problem solving skills.
- Willingness to learn and promote professional development in oneself and others
- Willingness to learn to forecast and determine product needs with the appropriate department and budget.
- Ability to effectively cross merchandise a diverse range of products and services.
- Ability to determine department needs and product lines while analyzing seasonal performance
- Ability to establish priorities and help manage competing deadlines
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
PHYSICAL AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs. for extended periods.
- Comfortable working on a variety of surfaces and in seasonal environments.
- Please note: Must be able to work some evening and weekend shifts on a weekly basis
- Computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office and Google products.
- First Aid Training (preferred).
Ready to Join the Team?
If you’re excited to cultivate a department that thrives on creativity, teamwork, and excellence, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and let’s grow something amazing together at Royal City Nursery.
This post is for a current opening. We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), Royal City Nursery will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability – related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $24.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Guelph, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What is your availability to work Monday to Friday?
- What is your availability to work Saturday or Sunday?
Education:
Experience:
- Supervisory: 2 years (required)
- Retail sales: 4 years (required)
- Fashion retail: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In perso