Assistant Store Manager

Company Description

Canada Goose isn't like anything else. We've built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you're part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.

Here, opportunities are everywhere - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they're yours for the taking.

**Job Description**:
The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for operational efficiency and quality of experience in the store and work closely to support the Store Manager in all store performance areas - Store Financial Performance, People Management & Engagement, Customer Experience and Operational Excellence. Ensure that the respective location achieves its financial targets (revenue and profit) as well measured by quantitative and qualitative Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) of the store and create an experience that allows customers to continuously conquer the outdoors. Drive operational efficiency through payroll, inventory management, store systems, Point-Of-Sale (POS), loss prevention, and scheduling. Finally, lead and mentor their direct reports (Team Leaders) to ensure excellence in all areas and they maintain Canada Goose’s expectations of quality and authenticity.

**What You’ll Do**

**Store Financial Performance**:

- Achieve or exceed sales targets including both the top and bottom line results

**Operational Excellence**:

- Analyze and proactively react to inventory planning and maintain proper inventory metrics such as stock-ins, turnover, and flow
- Maintain loss prevention procedures that minimize unnecessary loss and increase security at respective store
- Ensure overall accuracy and efficiency in inventory and cash store operating procedures measured by shrink
- Payroll and schedule management to maximize productivity and enhance customer experience measured by Sales per hour (SPH)
- Management of in store operation systems (Point of sale, Workday, etc.)
- Performs store opening and closing procedures in alignment with company standards
- Other responsibilities may be added to meet the needs of the business

**Customer Experience**:

- Ensure an outstanding customer experience through operational efficiency (such as: stock room management, cash wrap experience and sales floor best practices)
- Drive our Net Promoter Score (NPS)

**People Management & Engagement**:

- Training on standard operating procedures; ensure brand ambassadors have the proper understanding of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the potential impact on the business
- Motivate and inspire the Brand Ambassadors to create brand loyalty and inspire a positive store environment
- Coach and mentor direct reports to improve performance and develop future leaders; identify external talent for Canada Goose’s retail business
- Ensure an outstanding employee experience and drive Employee Engagement

**Experience, Education and Designations**:

- At least 6 years of retail management experience
- Proven track record in store operations
- Experience working with affluent and luxury brands is an asset
- Previous pop-up or high-volume traffic experience is an asset
- Experience in maintaining operational excellence in retail stores (payroll, shrink management, inventory management, etc.)
- Payroll and expense management

**Let’s Talk About You**
- Inventory, Scheduling and Payroll management
- Solid understanding of retail math and using analytics in a business environment
- Operations expert
- driving performance through internal KPI’s
- Analytical driver with keen attention to detail
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and flexible to work retail hours (standard, peak and holiday)
- Strong time management and organizational skills, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Solid knowledge and understanding of retail metrics
- Consistently exhibits Canada Goose’s Values, taking pride in being innovative, authentic, passionate, relentless, and entrepreneurial
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office; specifically, Word and Excel
- Good command of English
- Fluent in Mandarin will be an advantage

Additional Information

**What’s in it For You?**
- A company built on Canadian roots and heritage
- Your work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program
- Opportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programs
- Recognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards
- Be a part of _CG Gives_. Donation matching and paid volu