Retail Store Manager - Full Time

We are currently seeking a permanent team member to fill the role of retail manager, starting immediately.

We are a Vernon-based, family-owned tourism attraction committed to inspiring our visitors with the amazing world of the honeybee. Do you enjoy creating a retail environment with a focus on local, healthy and unique gift items? Have you worked in tourism, hospitality or a retail environment and enjoy curating outstanding visitor experiences? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About You:

• Superior customer service skills
• An interest in natural health / the environment
• Self-starter, enjoy working within / leading a small team
• A proven track record in decision making
• Strong leadership qualities and team building skills
• Excellent communicator (verbal & written)
• Ability to multi-task, delegate responsibilities, prioritize, and organize.
• Knowledge of and experience working with computer based checkout systems.
• Background or interest in digital marketing, design & sales (training available).
• Willing to work at least one regular weekend shift & stat holidays when required.

About Us: Planet Bee Honey farm is a premier tourism attraction located in beautiful Vernon, BC (about 40 minutes North of Kelowna). We operate year-round as a tourist attraction, catering to people from all over the world. Teamwork is at the heart of Planet Bee, and you will help lead a team with your creativity, passion for local and natural products, and a quality driven leadership style. You will work to build and sustain a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale. You will ensure the delivery of superior customer service day-in and day-out and oversee our retail operations.

About the Job:
-Full time, permanent
-Scheduling for the retail sales team
-Developing and implementing sales & visitor experience strategies
-General retail, telephone, web & mail order sales
-In-store merchandising and display building
-Sourcing new, exciting products with a focus on local & sustainable
-Educating customers about bees, bee products and the plight of the honey bee
-Presenting to groups of various sizes and ages during the summer
-Maintaining a professional, clean & welcoming retail environment

Salary & Benefits
$26-$28/hour
+ 3 weeks annual paid vacation, to be taken between Nov – April.
+ Health Benefits after 6 months
+ Generous Staff Discount

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $26.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Experience:

• Management: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person