Retail Assistant Manager

About us

Big Bear Trading Company is Canmore's premier shopping experience. We are a lifestyle & adventure brand that specializes in mountain inspired products and apparel.

Our goal is to provide guests and team members with a welcoming environment in a fun, upbeat, professional atmosphere.

About the Role:

• Family-oriented owners who truly care about their people
• Fun, rewarding position in a professional atmosphere
• Well-known and respected brand popular with tourists and locals alike
• Opportunity for leadership training, grow and develop skills
• Other perks include store discounts and option of extended health benefits and monthly sales bonuses

The Perfect Candidate:

• Several years of Customer Service Experience.
• Great team leader and coach. Prior supervisory experience very beneficial
• Naturally friendly and positive – enjoys working with people
• Has creative ideas and enthusiastic about learning and teaching
• Self-starter who takes initiative and works well independently and with others and can lead a team without supervision
• Reliable team member who genuinely cares about their customers and coworkers

Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver Excellent Customer Service
• Empower team members, take initiative & achieve results
• Help customers find what they need, make suggestions and process sales
• Ensure the store is bright and inviting. Assist with merchandising displays and promotions
• Coach staff and help build a fun and rewarding team environment
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, training and developing new team members
• Opening and closing the store during scheduled shifts
• Assist with inventory management
• Responsible to assist Manager with payroll, scheduling, customer requests and daily operations
• Respond to Head Office in regards to meeting sales targets, scheduling budgets, etc

Why work with us?

• Monthly & Yearly Bonuses
• Health Benefits
• Energetic Atmosphere
• Store Discount
• Live, work, play in the Canadian Rockies

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $39,250.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Canmore, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person