Department Manager - Abbotsford, BC
1 Dundas St W, Suite 1800 , Box 47 Toronto, ON M5V 25 CA
Job Description
Arch Staffing and Consulting has partnered one of the largest fashion retailers brand in search for a Department Manager in Abbotsford, BC
If you have the ability to inspire the team and to deliver customer excellence in all facets of store operations then you must read further and please reach out to us about this outstanding opportunity.
What' s in it for you?
- Full Time, Direct Hire
- Dental Coverage, Medical, Pharmacy and Vision Coverage
- Group Life Insurance (incl. primary family and dependents)
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Incentive Program
People:
- Organize and distribute the work of his/her staff, set priorities and keep an overview of the tasks to be accomplished in accordance with the Store Manager
- Manage, recruit, onboard, train, develop and provide succession planning for the staff in the store in partnership with the Store Manager
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’ s policies and applicable laws including approving time-off requests, pay, location or title changes; corrective actions and making employment decisions
- Assist the Store Manager in maintaining an overview of all Employee Relations responsibilities in the store to ensure a positive work environment
Commerciality:
- Take action within the department to maximize sales through joint operational and commercial focus to obtain the highest level of profitability
- Proactively ensure your team has knowledge on all product, campaign, promotion, display guidelines and merchandise information
- Ensure garment presentation, garment level and visual standards within the department are presented according to clients expectations
- Plan and coordinate with the visual team on all activities concerning campaigns, promotions and sales activities in his/her department
Operations:
- Effectively schedule the staff within the department according to the needs and restrictions of the business and adjust hours as necessary to reach store and SPH goals
- Work with sales and cost plans, budgets and other available tools to make business decisions to ensure maximum profitability
- Responsible for knowledge and completion of cash office operational functions
- Follow and execute safety and security routines to prevent loss and guarantee employee and customer safety
- May be assigned overall store responsibility in absence of Store Manager
Customer Service:
- Maintain high-quality client direct and indirect customer service by providing the best shopping experience for each customer and role modeling the 5 basic demands on the selling floor, in the fitting room, and at the cashpoint
Financial Accountability:
- Assist Store Manager in establishing and overseeing sales and cost plans, budgets and variable costs for the department; work with comparable sales from last year, sales to budget and future sales trends to maximize profitability
- Accurately record sales and worked hour figures
Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent. Associate’ s or Bachelor’ s Degree preferred
- Preferably 1-2 years of retail management experience, including direct supervisory experience, or comparable management role experience Ability to lift in excess of 20 pounds
- Ability to stand for long periods of time; bend, stretch, engage in repetitive motions, push; pull and carry items (mannequins, clothing, totes, torsos, etc.) for a short distance
- Ability to climb a ladder and use a stepstool
Competencies:
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
- Proven organizational and analytical skills Ability to be proactive to drive sales by creating selling opportunities
- Strong merchandising skills with the ability to drive the business through creativity and extensive fashion knowledge
- Ability to take own initiative and work under own direction
- Ability to work strategically, tactically and operationally
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to establish effective routines for excellent communication with all members of the team to maximize productivity
- Ability to provide feedback in a constructive and professional way
- Ability to handle conflict and resolve problems constructively
- Experience in administrating progressive discipline process and performance management
- Basic computer skills, such as browser navigation, software interaction, and data entry are needed
- Open availability including evenings and weekends
- Minimal travel required as necessary (i.e.Workshops)