Assistant Store Manager

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will lead the Sales Associates and Supervisors to engage consumers and inspire brand loyalty.  You will provide continuous training and coaching on products, technologies, and enhanced selling skills that enable Sales Associates to recommend products and influence consumer buying decisions. The Assistant Store Manager develops strategies to improve consumer engagement, drive sales, and increase profitability. You will support the store manager in creating an environment focused on inclusion, teamwork, customer service, and productivity by being a positive role model and leader.

Our store leadership teams are essential to our business with over 430 retail stores worldwide. From ensuring effective store operations, strategies, and procedures, to guiding and developing team members, our Store Leadership Teams help create memorable consumer experiences while supporting and helping drive the company’s mission of “Connecting Active People with Their Passions.”

Offering a wage range of $26 – $30 per hour based on experience, plus Spirt Ski Pass, Employee Discounts, Extended Healther benfits and more.

About the Role, Benefits & Perks: 

• Full-time, year round.
• 40hrs per week.
• Whistler, BC.
• $26-$30+ per hour based on experience.
• Employee Discounts from all our brands including Columbia, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear.
• Spirit Ski Pass.
• Health Benefits.
• Bonus Scheme.
• Outdoor Day and Volunteer Days
• Fun, engaging, energetic team focused on helping you grow!

The Perfect Candidate: 

• 5+ years of experience in position or specialization
• 18 + years old.
• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)
• Skill operating Inventory and Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.
• Experience driving consumer engagement, personalized service, and selling skills.
• Ability to use judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems
• Effective communication skills; able to exchange ideas and information with the store leadership team, associates, and consumers.`

Responsibilities Include: 

• Provides leadership and direction to a diverse staff of supervisors and associates on day-to-day operations to ensure staff performance and operational standards are met.
• Creates an engaging consumer shopping experience that expands our consumer base. Ensures sales associates have in-depth knowledge of our products and technology to better serve consumer’s needs.
• Provides training and coaching on selling skills that influence consumer buying decisions. ​
• Assists the Store Manager with interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new team members, as necessary. Supports ongoing team member growth and development.
• Participates in the development and implementation of action plans to address opportunities relating to sales, store operations, safety, and employee productivity and performance.​
• Creates weekly store schedules and supports the Store Manager in achieving labor and operating expense targets.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels and accuracy through effective receiving, processing, salesfloor replenishment, stockroom organization, and shrink controls.

Applying is Easy!  

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• Create a Whistler Personnel Profile and upload your resume here (you only have to do this once):  www.whistler-jobs.com/apply
• OR If you have already created a profile with us, please email your updated resume and cover letter to talent@whistler-jobs.com
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 We will review all applications and contact candidates who have been selected for further consideration or an interview.  If you would like an update on your application, please email us at talent@whistler-jobs.com or call us at 604 905 4194 ext 2.

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