We are looking for a Retail Manager to help us open our first brick-and-mortar in Calgary! You will be our first employee based in Calgary, building a retail team from scratch.
Role Overview
- Assist with store location selection, lease negotiation
- Assist with renovation (coordinate with interior designer for store design, oversee tenant improvement permit application, coordinate with trades for renovation, budget monitoring)
- Recruit and train store staff prior to store opening
- Oversee store merchandise (monitor inventory levels, bi-weekly restock orders, loss prevention)
- Ensure the store executes brand marketing plans (display window, posters, promotions)
- Achieve monthly sales goals
- All housekeeping related to the store
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in retail sales and merchandising, ideally in the apparel industry
- Excellent communication skills. Our HQ is in Vancouver, besides brief periods of training, most communication will be remote for this role in the beginning.
- Ability to problem-solve. This role is entrepreneurial in nature. A successful candidate can encounter a situation for the first time, and make responsible decisions based on experience, research, and common sense.
- Honesty and integrity. A successful candidate can lead their team by example.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $64,000.00-$74,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Experience:
- Retail sales: 3 years (preferred)
- Retail management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-03-25