Job Description

Are you a natural leader with a passion for retail, mentoring teams, and growing success? At Royal City Nursery, we're not just a garden center--we're a destination for cultivating joy, beauty, and inspiration! We're looking for an

Assistant Retail Supervisor

who thrives on challenges, embraces creativity, and is ready to help our team toward blooming results.

A Royal City Nursery Assistant Retail Supervisor is a thoughtful, solutions-based leader, and confident decision-maker, who supports our team with day-to-day sales, assists with management of revenue and expenses, purchasing and the mentoring and productivity of our team. In addition to overseeing the cashiers, and working closely with the department supervisors, ownership and vendors to successfully meet the needs of our business and achieve results, the Assistant Retail Supervisor will play a key support role to the Boutique Supervisor and Nursery Supervisor, stepping in to oversee daily operations during their absence due to events, conferences, vacation, illness, etc.

If you love blending people, fashion, plants, and productivity, this is your chance to be in a role where no two days are the same!

What You Will Do

Assist with leading and inspiring our sales team to build relationships with customers, associates & peers in order to provide exceptional customer service and achieve top line sales with strong merchandising and product knowledge Foster and encourage a positive and energetic atmosphere in the department and towards all aspects of the position. Assist with the ordering of seasonally appropriate product, including gift and home decor, fashion, and nursery hardgoods under the guidance of supervisors and ownership. Assist with staff training and encourage excellent customer service standards within a team setting Assist with day-to-day operations to improve operations and financial performance within the retail store Oversee the cashiers and cashier process, training as necessary. Stay up to date on new products and techniques Assist with the organization of vendor deliveries Assist with retail floor setup and seasonal changes, to improve sales, ensuring proper traffic flow, merchandising and cross merchandising techniques. Ensure and maintain the overall cleanliness and product quality within the department and facility Assist with sales floor maintenance and tidiness Maintain a high-level store image and work as a leader and role model. Ability to deal with difficult customers and complaints or warrantee issues, by successfully diffusing the situation and arriving at a positive resolution Full understanding, following and enforcement of company policies. Any other tasks required for the safe and effective running of the company.

Safety:

Adhere to and enforce safety policy as per the employee handbook and Occupational Health and Safety Act Work with Royal City Nursery to attain necessary certifications for performance of tasks Take every reasonable precaution to ensure the safety of the staff and the public

What You Will Bring

Experience:

5 years of retail experience (fashion boutique and / or garden center experience? Even better!) Strong knowledge of retail operations, from seasonal purchasing to customer delight. Proven leadership in creating exceptional experiences for customers and teams Proven experience in fostering an exceptional retail experience for clients and team Experience mentoring, and / or training employees.

Skills & Traits:

Organized, detail-oriented, and solution-focused. Ability to assist with providing a solution-oriented, mentor-based leadership approach, helping motivate team members to build and grow the ultimate garden lifestyle shopping experience Willingness to learn to forecast and determine department product needs while adhering to budget. A team player who's ready to help lead, mentor, and inspire. Ability to effectively cross merchandise a variety of products and services. Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Creative and energetic, paired with a strong work ethic and problem solving skills. Strong computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office and Google products.

Physical and Working Environment Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs. for extended periods. Comfortable working on a variety of surfaces and in seasonal environments.

Please note:

Must be able to work some evening and weekend shifts on a weekly basis Computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office and Google products. First Aid Training (preferred).

Ready to Join the Team?
If you're excited to help cultivate a retail experience that thrives on creativity, teamwork, and excellence, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and let's grow something amazing together at Royal City Nursery.

We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), Royal City Nursery will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability - related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00-$23.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Store discount Tuition reimbursement
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Guelph, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

What is your availability to work Monday to Friday? What is your availability to work Saturdays or Sundays?
Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:

Supervisory: 2 years (preferred) Retail sales: 2 years (required) retail garden centre: 3 years (preferred) Fashion retail: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person