Job Description

YM Inc. was founded on the strength of a single retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto in 1975, under the name Stitches. Today we are one of North America's leading apparel retailers operating over 450 stores across Canada under the following banners: Stitches, Urban Planet, Urban Behavior, Sirens and Urban Kids

Our Opportunity:

Area Manager

Objective:

Currently looking for an

Area Manager, based in Halifax,

to lead and inspire our teams in

Nova Scotia.

As an Area Manager, your role is to ensure a strong focus on training, coaching and development, customer satisfaction and hiring and succession planning. You will be responsible to maximize store sales and effectively manage wage cost through strategic business management. Your role is responsible for managing 1 store location and overseeing 1 other store location; travel is required to provide support and direction to your Management teams.

Duties:

Ensure stores meet the sales plan and effectively utilize available resources to maximize business opportunities

Ensure maximum productivity while maintaining excellent standards of customer service by all team members

A proven retailer, with an eye for fashion and an ability to identify, assess and capitalize on growth opportunities

An excellent merchandiser who can activate a store, make sure it is inviting to customers and that all markdowns and promotions are set up to company standards

A strong knowledge of loss prevention procedures and a commitment to protecting company assets

Ensure recruitment/hiring decisions are made with a sense of urgency and a commitment to hiring the best talent

Consistent and effective coaching and training to maximize store team performance with clear succession plans in place

Ensure stores meet all merchandising standards, through consistent follow up, training, and guidance

-Above all, inspire your teams to achieve their personal goals as well as to meet company performance expectations

Do you have what it takes?

Multi- unit retail management experience

A minimum of 3+ years' experience as a manager in a high-volume/flagship store

Strong leadership skills with a hand-on approach

Proven success achieving sales

A highly competitive drive to be the top performer

A determined mentor who blends having fun with a passion for being the top performing area

A "Make it Happen" attitude

Willingness to travel. Car is required

We offer:

Competitive salary, lucrative bonus programs

Continuous training and mentoring

Opportunity for development, growth and career advancement

Paid vacation and Sick days Employee discount
Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits Package

Educational Assistance program

Scholarship programs

YM Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest: However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Extended health care Store discount
Experience:

Retail Management : 2 years (required) Fashion retail: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:

75% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road