Assistant Store Manager

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Position: Assistant Store Manager

Reports to: Store Manager

Compensation: Base salary + commission + bonus

Summary

SHOE PER is an independently owned family footwear store that carries current brands and styles for men women and children. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sales performance, customer satisfaction, and staff training and development. You will work to foster client loyalty and expand our brand presence. The ideal candidate will spearhead these efforts with a customer-centric attitude.

The assistant manager will support the store manager with all aspects of store performance through sales management, operational and personnel functions, as well as store visual aesthetics and environment. Responsible for the successful management of the store in the absence of the store manager. This position requires your presence to be physically in the store therefore you must live within a reasonable distance to the physical store.

Working conditions:

• Full time
• 37.5 + hours / week (excludes 30 minute lunch breaks)
• Hours may include evenings and / or weekends
• Overtime as required.

Desired skills / requirements:

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong sales / service skills
• Excellent motivational skills / trainer / coach
• Completion of a University degree or College diploma preferred
• Must have at least 3-5 years of retail management experience
• Proficient spoken and written English,
• Strong analytical / numeric skills
• Excellent professional judgement
• Punctual, meticulous, presentable and reliable
• Courteous with staff and the public
• Strong computer skills (Gmail, Calendars, Excel, Word)
• Access to car / Drivers License
• Some lifting 10 – 30 lbs.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Detail oriented
• Able to multi-task in a fast paced environment

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Team Work
• Quality Orientation
• Time Management
• Adaptability/ Flexibility
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Result Focus
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Mediating and Negotiating
• Providing Consultation
• Leadership
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Staff Management
• Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Development and Continual Learning

What we offer:

• Awesome work environment and work culture
• Employee discounts
• Internal Operation for growth
• Competitive wages, commission on sales, bonus for hitting targets
• Starting Salary $40,000 per year. + Commission + Bonus

SHOE PER is committed to using its best efforts to meet the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Retail management: 3 years (required)

Language:

• Fluent professional english (required)

Location:

• Kitchener, ON N2C 1X4 (preferred)

Work Location: In person