Job Description

Our Client

With more than 200 locations, our Client is a proud supplier of women\'s causal and work wear across Canada. Coupled with their strong brand recognition, our Client is committed to providing quality, affordable products in all sizes ranging from 0-18. Their commitment to an excellent customer experience for all has made them an established leader in the women\'s fashion industry in Canada for more than 70 years.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to a Senior District Manager in Eastern Canada, the Area Manager is responsible for building and retaining a high-performing and diverse team, along with a tailored succession plan for leadership within the region. Based full time in either Nova Scotia or New Brunswick the Area Manager will be accountable for 11 business units throughout the Maritime provinces. The successful candidate will lead by example and nurture a strong team dynamic in order to foster continuous development brand loyalty.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 3+ years multi-unit management OR similar high-volume big box retail experience as a Store Manager
• Must exhibit strong leadership qualities
• Active listening skills combined with strong mentorship and coaching capabilities are required
• Proven ability to align and inspire individuals while fostering a culture of teamwork
• Great communication skills with a propensity to develop and lead change
• Excellent organizational & customer service skills
• A propensity to develop and lead change
• Accountability to both team and financial goals
• Proven ability to develop and lead business initiatives
• Strong understanding of sales development strategies
• Proven ability to foster the development of self and others with a commitment to succession planning
• Access to a personal vehicle with the ability to travel throughout the maritime provinces regularly

Responsibilities of the Position

HUMAN RESOURCES

• Provide a positive working environment
• Display an effective management style and leadership by example in all responsibilities
• Exemplify leadership by developing organizational capability and modeling how teams work together
• Foster a positive work environment that encourages feedback and innovation
• Act as a leader among peers in the field
• Develop strong partnerships within the organization, both field and corporate
• Train and develop associates utilizing company resources to become productive team members
• Recognize performance issues in a timely manner and work to address them
• Comply and enforce all Human Resources procedures, policies, controls, training and administrative paperwork
• Understand and comply with Health and Safety Standards
• Take initiative for personal development through higher education
• Regularly present and punctual; arrive prepared for work
• Provide timely communications regularly to Director of Stores/Human Resources on all aspects of the business and scope or responsibilities

OPERATIONS

• Regularly visit all locations to ensure all team needs are met
• Support Store Managers in developing their team and succession strategies
• Streamline store operations to increase efficiency and output
• Control expenses to drive overall profitability within region
• Identify and develop virtual communication and training for remote stores across the region
• Develop strategic operational plans, managing execution, and measuring results
• Follow up consistently to ensure accountability to plans
• Drive brand loyalty through connecting with the customer experience
• Analyze the business and create/communicate clear action plans that optimize results
• Monitor and measure financial, operational, human resources and customer service results
• Hold teams accountable for achieving goals set out together
• Achieve results without compromising quality or integrity of work
• Possess and operate region with entrepreneurial spirit
• Adapt and respond to digital technologies and requirements
• Identify unique product opportunities to enhance regional sales by listening to customers
• Drive execution of in store and online marketing strategies

What our Client Offers

• Competitive base salary with lucrative bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits package at a shared cost
• Expense & Mileage Reimbursement
• Three weeks vacation
• Fast-paced, team-oriented culture

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Cormack Recruitment