Co-Manager/Assistant Manager Woodgrove Shopping Center}

La Senza•Nanaimo, BC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Co-Manager is to lead the operational execution of the store to ensure exceptional customer experiences and drive profitable top-line sales growth. They drive personal sales and overall store performance by demonstrating and coaching to the La Senza selling behaviours to create a high performance selling culture within their team and achieve the store’s sales goals. They live our values and represent the brand in their behaviours.

Requirements

Minimum 1-2 years of retail Management experience, clothing preferred
Ability to foster an environment of exceptional customer service and optimize the Company selling model
Ability to effectively delegate, follow up and communicate with all levels of the organization
Ability to assess talent, coach, develop and manage performance
Business acumen with strong strategic and analytical skills
Schedule flexibility to include evenings, weekends and non-business hours
Ability to manage complex and competing priorities through time management and organizational skills
A professional demeanor that reinforces brand and company standards

Responsibilities

Create a store environment that is focused on consistently delivering exceptional, positive, in-store customer experiences and demonstrate company selling behaviors
Ensure execution and lead the sales leadership team to ensure associates are coached and developed to the Company selling behaviors
Manage and resolve customer relations issues
Own execution of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding process to ensure the store is fully staffed to Company guidelines
Own talent management lifecycle of direct reports, including assessment, training, retention, career development, succession planning and recognition
Lead and delegate, as appropriate, the execution of all company initiatives
Plan and facilitate leadership meetings and ensure consistent communication to all positions
Promote and create a positive work environment, and effectively resolve associate relations issues
Own the physical inventory process and the development and implementation of store strategy to reduce shrink
Ensure standard operating procedures are followed, including damages, transfers and other compliance related items
Ensure compelling visual merchandising strategies and presentation standards are achieved and maintained, including identifying and executing sell down strategies
Analyze the business and create/communicate (SMART) action plans that optimize results and ensure effective execution of all operational activities
Create weekly schedules, manage store payroll budget and other controllable expenses
Ensure replenishment processes are efficient and the sales floor is full and abundant with all styles, colors, and sizes represented in conjunction with executing the brand guide
Manage, reinforce and is accountability to all activities related to providing a safe working environment
Ensure that housekeeping and maintenance of store is executed properly
Lead with professionalism and behaviors guided by the Company values