September 15, 2021

 

Are you a creative and enthusiastic individual, who enjoys working in a team atmosphere and goes above and beyond to determine and meet the needs and wants of customers?

 

We’d love for you to join our team as the Retail Store Manager of our Greenwood location.

 

We’re looking for a strong, confident personality with management experience and technical knowledge of our products to lead a team of 6-8 to inspire people to discover their creative side.

 

We are committed to hiring outstanding individuals who are looking to turn their passion into a career. We empower all team members to succeed in a position they feel passionate about.

 

Company Description

 

Atlantic Fabrics is a locally owned and family operated business serving the creative needs of Atlantic Canadians for more than 35 years. With 5 locations in Nova Scotia we are the trusted local creative industry source for fabrics, crafts, and home décor.

 

We pride ourselves on offering our customers the best selection of products to meet their creative requirements at the best price possible, and most importantly providing the best creative service in the industry.

 

Position Description

As Retail Store Manager you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the retail store, including customer service, merchandising and staff supervision. All retail store employees working in that location will report to you as the retail store manager. As the retail store manager you will report to the general manager.

 

Responsibilities

 

• Responsibilities of the retail store manager include, but are not limited to:
• Executing on marketing and sales initiatives, including achieving financial objectives by reviewing merchandising activities, determining marketing strategy changes by reviewing departmental sales records and evaluating additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales and studying consumer and market trends.
• Ensuring and securing availability of merchandise and maintaining inventories.
• Effective planning of all aspects of the business by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Identifying and implementing efficiencies and developing new business opportunities, such as class ideas and events, by Identifying customer requirements and establishing rapport with current and potential customers.
• Scheduling and delegating tasks to appropriate staff and following up on work results.
• Maintaining store staff by recruiting, hiring, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintaining store staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results, including termination of employment.
• Protecting employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment, complying with legal requirements; maintaining the stability and reputation of the store.
• Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, establishing personal and professional networks and participating in industries societies.
• Providing hands-on logistical support of all aspects of the business contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Proactively soliciting feedback from customers and staff and reporting regularly to the general manager.

 

Retail Store Details

 

The retail store is located at 1065 Central Avenue, Greenwood, NS. The store hours are 9:30 – 6:00 Monday to Saturday and 12:00 – 5:00 on Sunday. The work week consists of five (5) 8.5 hour shift with a 30 minute unpaid break and two 15 minute paid breaks each day.

 

As store manager you will be expected to dress appropriately and professionally when working.

 

Salary

 

Your salary will be based on experience and technical expertise. Manager wages are based on a sliding scale using Nova Scotia Department of Labour Minimum Wage standards, so your hourly wage would increase each April accordingly. You will be eligible for wage increases upon satisfactory annual performance reviews. In addition, you will be eligible monthly, quarterly and annual bonuses upon achieving financial objectives set by the general manager.

 

Important:

Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Please email your resume and cover letter to jonathan@atlanticfabrics.com