Network Support Associate Jobs in Kitchener, ON (NOW HIRING)

Overview

Job Title: Acting Store Manager

Essential Function

Primary Duties

Brand: Provides supervision and supports the direction & planning of associates’ daily goals and activities to deliver an exceptional client experience which maximizes sales/KPIs and drives customer loyalty in assigned stores. Emphasis placed on both the in-store selling model and Omni-channel.  Ensures all brand standards are met such as merchandising, POGs, marketing, back rooms, dress code, etc.  Acts as main point of contact to resolve customer issues and concerns. Analyzes store trends and can anticipate customer demands.

People: Engages, trains and develops their teams to achieve positive results. Leverages internal hiring platforms and actively recruits to build strong network of external candidates to fill positions when required. Can identify strengths as well as opportunities for each associate and can effectively address by coaching or counseling. Holds team accountable to Company policies and expectations. Maintains positive associate relations by resolving associate concerns and keeping associates informed of relevant Company information. Builds strong working relationships with Store Manager peers. Maintains consistent and timely communication with AM/DM. Fosters an environment of diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Operations: Ensures execution of all company processes through training, management, analysis and continuous improvement. Ensures all processes to support digital strategies are utilized such as Omni-channel fulfillment (SFS/SDD/BOPIS). 

Store Managers effectively manages inventory through ordering and shipment processing. Manages payroll hours to the needs of the business and schedules appropriately. Ensures all store opening and closing procedures are performed correctly.  Timely and accurate follow through with Company directives, assignments & projects.

Safety/Loss Prevention: Ensures the store environment is safe at all times for associates and customers; all policies and procedures are followed and enforced. Responsible for protecting company assets by ensuring all inventory and cash control procedures are being followed in store as they relate to shrink, damages, banking, etc. Analyzes and utilizes all available reporting, tools and technology.  Ensures stores are compliant with all HAZMAT training and execution.

Knowledge, Skills/Abilities and Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

• Must 18 years of age or older

• Minimum 3+ years retail sales/customer service experience preferred 

• At least 1+ year(s) prior management experience preferred

• Ability to lead or support a team of associates to meet business objectives

• Can effectively communicate with team and management 

• Must have scheduling availability to meet the needs of the business

Cosmetology license desirable, but not required

Competencies:

Passionate Learner: Desire to grow and learn

Flexible & Agile Adapter: Adjusts to multiple demands and effectively responds to new circumstances and ambiguous situations

Talent Builder: Builds competent, diverse teams by hiring, developing, motivating and coaching talent and prepares for future success

Effective Communicator: Expresses information in a candid, straight forward way, creating an engaging and inviting, open environment

Team Builder: Develops strong partnerships and engages with all associates, at all levels, and across different functions/segments within the Company. Understands the importance of inclusion.

Customer Focused Partner: Understands and works to meet the needs of external and internal customers

Results Driver: Effective at driving and delivering plans, holds self and team accountable to a high standard to deliver objectives. Lead and motivates team and demonstrates GRIT with a determination to succeed.

Strategic Thinker: Demonstrates vision and broad perspective to drive business performance

Big Picture Thinker: Executes and adapts plans, follows through on commitments and keeps up with the pace of the business. Not afraid to innovate.

Problem Solver & Decision Maker: Analyzes information and objectively evaluates alternatives to make sound decisions