Description:
Little Burgundy was founded in 2008 in the namesake neighborhood in Montreal, Quebec. Little Burgundy is a branded footwear destination with its own unique style for discerning taste. The notion of being local and staying connected to our roots is key to our brand’s DNA. With more than 30 stores across Canada, Little Burgundy offers the best brands on the market such as Converse, New Balance, Birkenstock, Vans, Reebok and many more.
Job Summary
To recruit, hire, train, and manage store personnel to achieve store and personal sales goals, control expenses, and to protect company assets while pursuing growth opportunities.
Essential Job Functions
- Meet and exceed store and personal sales goals and standards of performance
- Recruit, interview, and hire high-caliber employees with in-store needs
- Train and develop a successful sales team
- Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing all company policies and practices
- Ensure that all company initiatives are properly implemented and to the standard of the company direction
- Communicate stock replenishment needs to District Sales Manager, Distribution, and Buying and Merchandising departments
- Conduct monthly performance reviews
- Recognize talented staff and develop them for growth within the company
- Supervise and manage all aspects of daily store operations
- Supervise and manage all aspects of Loss Prevention practices
- Plan weekly staffing schedules in compliance with schedules policy
- Provide a fun, full service experience to all customers
- Resolve customer issues effectively
- Complete bank deposits
- Understand the Little Burgundy culture and demonstrate it to the team
Job Requirements
- Prior retail management experience preferred
- 1–2 years retail sales experience
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Desire to succeed in fast-paced retail environment
- Bilingualism as required (Quebec only)
- Willingness to learn
- Completion of all training programs leading up to Manager in Training position or equivalent training
- Ability to work 40 hours per week
- Ability to work night and weekend shifts
- Ability to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Stand for long periods of time
- Must be at least 18 years of age*
- Age requirements for part-time employment may vary based on territory or province