Store Manager - Peoples Jewellers - Burlington Centre

at  Signet Jewelers

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Peoples Jewellers is a people-first company, and we recognize that our jewellery consultants are every bit as dynamic and brilliant as the jewellery we offer. They are the reason Peoples Jewellers has become the largest retailer of fine jewellery in Canada, with over 90 locations from the Maritimes to British Columbia. Peoples Jewellers is part of Signet Jewelers, a purpose-driven company who believes love inspires love. Signet is also “Great Place to Work-Certified”™.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the District Manager (DM), the Store Manager (SM) will lead the day-to-day operations of a single store to achieve all sales, profitability, customer satisfaction, inventory control, brand representation, and team member growth and development to maximize the results of the store. Through personal selling, leadership, and coaching, the SM will champion a People First store environment that promotes diversity and inclusion, the development of life-time relationships with customers and the delivery of a best-in-class customer experience.

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrates a commitment to the Company’s People First vision. Responsible for the selection and development of talent to drive store growth. Provides a compelling onboarding experience and ongoing coaching and development in the areas of operations, sales techniques, customer service, product knowledge, inventory control and visual merchandising. Communicates performance expectations, sets actionable goals for self and others and monitors progress and performance against desired behaviors. Maintains open communication with team members and management, encouraging participation and idea sharing. Maintain accuracy of team member data in system records to ensure team members receive eligible Total Rewards.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education Required: Minimum of 2 years of college preferred
• Required or Acceptable Job-Related Experience: at least 3 years of retail sales experience, OR 2 years retail sales experience plus a minimum of 1-year retail management experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with specialty retail or jewelry experience
• Years of Job-Related Experience Required: at least 3 years of retail sales experience, OR 2 years retail sales experience plus a minimum of 1-year retail management experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with specialty retail or jewelry experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates that are Diamond Council of America (DCA) certified.
• Technical/Other Skills Required: Advanced Communication skillset, both written and verbal.
• Proficient with computers, with advanced proficiency in MS Office and other related business, technology, and communication tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective employee and customer relationships.
• Advanced presentation skills to provide effective team member training and excellent customer presentations.
• Strong problem solving and conflict management skills to support internal and external customers.
• Ability to present themselves in a professional manner while communicating via email, social media, video conference, telephonic and text.
• Ability to plan and organize tasks to meet deadlines and expectations.
• Ability to work independently without immediate supervision.
• Ability to effectively set priorities, develop a plan to meet goals and expectations and to effectively delegate to others for the success of the team.
• Ability to understand and thoroughly explain detailed information.
• Reliable and dependable.
  Additional Language(s) Required: Bilingual skills are a plus.

VISION AND PURPOSE:

Communicates performance expectations and ensures all team members understand the impact of their performance on company success. Coaches and develops the store staff to instill understanding of brand image and to ensure consistent representation of the brand in customer interactions and execution of store visuals and marketing. Supports and communicates the strategic relevance of corporate initiatives and executes corporate plans to produce desired results. Asks questions to ensure full understanding of strategy and process and ensures staff understands how the goals will be achieved. Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism to customers and team members by displaying integrity and honesty at all times, and by conducting himself/herself in a manner that will influence and earn the respect of team members and management. Displays a positive and enthusiastic attitude so as to inspire and motive others to achieve and attain goals.

Responds promptly and accurately to all management directives, requests for merchandise transfers, inventories, and request for information. Maintains the neatness and cleanliness of the location to represent the banner. Responsible for compliance with Company policies and practices. Conducts himself/herself in a manner that will merit the goodwill and respect of customers and fellow employees. Achieve outstanding sales performance and increase profit margins by controlling discounting, expenses, payroll, and repair departments. Work a schedule based on the right time to effectively run your business including a combination of both opening and closing shifts, weekday and weekends dependent on operating hours, sales requirements, customer traffic, proper store coverage and time to coach, train and develop your team. Typical hours should aim for a five-day, 40-hour work week during non-peak hours. Hours will increase during peak selling periods.

• Performs additional duties and projects as assigned.
• Consistent regular scheduled attendance is considered an essential function of this job