Job Description

The Childrenxe2x80x99s Place (Place)has always been, and continues to be committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all of its associates and applicants for employment. It is therefore the policy of The Childrenxe2x80x99s Place to hire, train and promotes all of its associates and to administer all other personnel policies regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Children Place supports the full inclusion of persons with disabilities as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and internal employees with disabilities.The Childrenxe2x80x99s Place (xc2xab Place xc2xbb) s'engage comme toujours xc3xa0 offrir l'xc3xa9quitxc3xa9 en matixc3xa8re d'emploi xc3xa0 tous les associxc3xa9s et candidats xc3xa0 l'emploi. En consxc3xa9quence, la politique de PLACE est de recruter, former, donner de l'avancement et appliquer toutes les autres politiques relatives au personnel sans considxc3xa9ration dxe2x80x99xc3xa2ge, sexe, invaliditxc3xa9, race, origine ethnique, citoyennetxc3xa9, croyance, orientation sexuelle, xc3xa9tat matrimonial ou autre motif dxc3xa9crit dans le Code des droits de la personne de lxe2x80x99Ontario. The Childrenxe2x80x99s Place appuie la pleine intxc3xa9gration des personnes handicapxc3xa9es, conformxc3xa9ment au Code des droits de la personne de lxe2x80x99Ontario et xc3xa0 la Loi sur l'accessibilitxc3xa9 pour les personnes handicapxc3xa9es de lxe2x80x99Ontario (LAPHO). Les amxc3xa9nagements nxc3xa9cessaires sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats et les employxc3xa9s internes touchxc3xa9s par une invaliditxc3xa9.Location: Grande Prairie, AlbertaJob Summary: The Store Sales Manager will be responsible for leading store teams in driving sales, brand loyalty, setting the expectation, and providing exceptional customer service as well as recruiting and developing top retail talent. This position will have full accountability for the key financial results of the store and will be responsible for the overall leadership and development of the store by building an independent, high-performing team that is dedicated to achieving results and supporting brand strategies.Responsibilities:Key Accountabilities:

• Drive results by recruiting and developing high performing teams using all available resources to interview, hire, and retain top talent for key store and district positions
• Fuel the growth of the business by developing future leaders for the internal pipeline and identifying and networking with external talent to contribute to a solid talent succession plan
• Create and maintain a diverse, high-performing team through consistent selection, development, and motivation
• Effectively communicate goals and monitor the progress of team members against key business metrics
• Coach, mentor, and oversee overall direction of accountabilities to meet store and company goals
• Assess performance and provide appropriate level of feedback or action within the performance management cycle to ensure consistent performance
• Model, encourage, and demonstrate exceptional customer service behaviors while on the sales floor
• Motivate and inspire the associates to build brand loyalty and create a positive store environment for both internal and external customers
• Serve as a positive role model for others in driving and maintaining high standards throughout the store while ensuring the integrity of the brand
• Represent the company in a professional and positive manner
• Create and manage scheduling to maximize staffing to effectively meet the needs of the business and drive store profitability while leveraging payroll
• Train associates and monitor compliance to all company standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Direct the planning and execution of floor sets in an efficient manner while following Brand guidelines and encouraging collaboration of ideas amongst team members
• Drive exceptional shopping experience to our customers and store sales results by influencing associatesxe2x80x99 behaviors through the Leader on Duty (LOD) program
• Manage company standards of merchandise presentation, signage and display
• Protect company assets by ensuring adherence to all Loss Prevention procedures

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience as a specialty retail store manager in relevant traffic, volume, and unit intensity

• Excellent customer engagement, talent development, visual presentation, and operational skills
• Must have a strategic mindset
• Proven track record of selecting high-performing talent
• Must be an effective communicator, including facilitation and presentation of programs, processes, and concepts
• Ability to inspire and motivate store team
• Must be able to understand and interpret moderately complex financial reports
• Broad knowledge of retail landscape
• Must be able to plan and execute strategies
• Must be adaptable and flexible to changing prioritize
• Excellent time management, planning, and organization skills
• Must be fiscally responsible
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to adapt to and learn internal applications
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evening shifts, to meet business needs
• Ability to maneuver on sales floor and stockroom; climb ladder, lift and carry up to 50 lbs

The Children's Place