Co-Manager/Assistant Manager

La Senza•Brampton, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Minimum 1-3 years of retail supervisory or 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
Professional demeanor that reinforces brand and company standards

Responsibilities

Support Store Manager in creating a store environment that is focused on consistently delivering exceptional, positive, in-store customer experiences and demonstrate company selling behaviors
Participate on the sales leadership team by coaching and developing associates to the Company’s selling behaviors
Manage and resolve customer relations issues
Support recruiting, hiring, and onboarding processes to ensure the store is fully staffed to Company’s guidelines
Support the talent management lifecycle of Sales Associates, including assessment, training, retention, career development, succession planning and recognition
Lead and delegate, as appropriate, the execution of all company initiatives
Promote and create a positive work environment, and effectively resolve associate relations issues
Support the physical inventory process and support the physical inventory process and other store the strategies 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
Support the Store Manager in creating weekly schedules, managing store payroll budget and 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
Support and reinforce 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