Job Description

The Quark Group is very excited to announce that we are increasing our footprint into Atlantic Canada.The first phase will be two Quarks stores in New Brunswick in October of 2022! These stores will be located in Fredericton and in Saint John.We are currently looking for a Store Manager to join our innovative, growing company in Saint John at McAllister Place Mall, to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, fun and professional work environment! If you are someone who is reliable and excited about their work, this is the job for you!The Store Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. You will provide leadership and years of experience building positive work environments. The successful candidate will succeed through instilling positive energy, driving results, and developing and motivating their team of Sales Associates to reach personal and store goals.Why The Quark Group?The Quark Group was founded in 1977 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We are the largest private Canadian-owned retail footwear chain in Western Canada. At Quarks, we offer high quality name brand footwear for men and women, bringing you the best in quality, selection and fit. Our vision is to provide leading customer service in Canada's premium comfort footwear and apparel industry, in a responsible and ethical manner while being a positive force for our communities and corporate family.We currently operate 36 stores across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario and are very excited to be adding the province of New Brunswick to our family of businesses.At Quarks, every employee is given the keys to charter new ground as they collectively live in the moment of building experiences together. We are a cast of diverse, yet like-minded individuals and we believe in taking risks, creating shared experiences not just for our customers, but for each other to guarantee we're making the next chapter of everyone's story the most memorable one yet.Some of What we Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Excellent bonuses
• Outstanding staff discounts
• Robust benefits package (Extended Health, Dental, EFAP, LTD, etc.)
• Paid vacation
• Annual Managers Retreat
• Training, development and mentorship programs
• Our exciting and engaging culture
• A diverse and inclusive workforce
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Passion
• Fun

Specifically, the Store Manager will bring:

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Your experience as a collaborative and respectful team player.
• Your passion to succeed in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Your foresight in assessing and maintaining inventory, supply shortages and reports.
• Your experience managing employees, providing coaching and mentorship to optimize productivity and increase sales.
• Your experience maintaining store staffing with the ability to recruit, select, orient and train employees; coach, develop, advise and guide; plan, monitor and appraise job results
• Your natural leadership abilities; leading by example; and coaching employees as required
• Your professional approach to addressing employee issues
• Your experience arranging work and vacation schedules for employees, ensuring adequate staffing levels are maintained at all times
• Your knowledge and expertise with approving and submitting biweekly time sheets and commission reports
• Your positive attitude and professional experience planning, organizing, directing and evaluating daily operations
• Exceptional people skills and ability to build strong relationships
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Excellent decision-making ability and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills
• Experience with POS (point of sale) systems

We'd Love to Hear from People With:

• At least 2 years of retail store management experience is an asset however management experience in other industries will be considered
• Experience managing 3 or more employees
• Secondary school graduates or GED
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• A positive attitude with the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
• Computer skills: POS system, inventory control software, MS Office tools
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• A passionate and engaged brand ambassador
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and influencing skills.
• Natural ability to lead a team in a manner that will build team morale and accomplish objectives.
• Outgoing, professional personality with the ability to build relationships quickly.
• The ability to work independently and with little supervision, while exercising ethical and professional business practices.

Candidates must be residents of the Canada and legally entitled to work in the country. Job offers will be contingent upon a successful background check.We embrace diversity. Individuals that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: From $45,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint John, NB E2J 3W9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Retail management: 2 years (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Night Shift (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-09-10
Expected start date: 2022-09-26