Company Description
Every day, Red Wing Shoe Store Assistant Managers deliver on the long-standing tradition of providing premium products and remarkable service. We are looking for a hard-working full-time Assistant Store Manager to carry on our values of respect, integrity, community, and excellence which honours the heritage of the Red Wing Shoe Store brands. In return, we offer a supportive team, quality training, and life-friendly retail hours. Apply today and begin building your legacy with Red Wing Shoe Store.
Job Description
Hourly Range: $20.00/hour to $23.00/hour, based on qualifications. We offer great retail store hours and our Assistant Store Managers typically work 32-40 hours per week. Retail Assistant Store Managers are responsible to help maintain overall day-to-day storefront operations of the Red Wing Shoe Store, including assisting in overseeing customer experience, managing store personnel, and maintaining storefront operations.
· Promote and support the high-quality Red Wing brand image through professional selling
· Ensure clients are provided the highest level of service, including custom fitting and footwear conditioning
· Maintain an exceptional retail sales culture by recruiting and training Retail Sales Associates; responsibilities include recruiting, hiring, coaching, training and performance management of all Sales Associates
· Other management responsibilities include assisting with: staff scheduling, controlling inventory, assisting with ordering and returns, assisting with account receivable processes, visual merchandising, and sales lead development
Qualifications
· Post Secondary 1+ year plus management experience; college/technical training or degree is preferred
· Enjoy meeting, serving and interacting with customers
· Retail footwear and/or wholesale experience is an asset
· Dependability and flexibility with scheduled work shifts
· Understanding of “retail” hours, which include day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours
· Effective Written/Verbal Communication skills
· Computer Utilization and POS experience is an asset, strong skills using Excel, Word, and Outlook
· Must pass a criminal record check and provide three work references
· Hands-on knowledge of principles and methods for demonstrating, promoting, and selling products. This includes marketing strategies and tactics, referral / lead generation, and sales techniques
· Demonstrated success with working as part of a team culture where consistently in work attendance, following routines, training, motivating and retaining talent is essential
· Positive energy, enthusiasm and motivated demeanour
· Demonstrated problem solving skills, and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team
Physical Demands
· Lifting 30 pounds, bending, lacing shoes, climbing a ladder, inventory management and related shoe maintenance and repair tasks
· Store maintenance duties including but not limited to vacuuming, mopping and maintaining floors and walkways, washing windows and setting up and maintaining displays
· Computerized office work
Additional Information
Red Wing Shoe Store located in 5-125 Eagle Ridge Blvd. (The Commons at Eagle Ridge)
Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri 10 am - 9 pm
Sat 10 am - 6 pm
Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Option to participate in Chambers of Commerce Group Health Benefits Program for employees employed over 20 hours per week.
We value demonstrated dependability to attend each shift as scheduled, consistency in work performance and the proven ability to work independently and as part of a larger retail team. All applicants and references will be heavily evaluated on these merits.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fort McMurray, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Retail management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
