Company Description
Made In Canada Gifts is dedicated exclusively to gifts and home décor that are designed and/or crafted in Canada. We feature unique Canadian and indigenous art, Inuit carvings, contemporary jewellery, Canadian apparel (leggings, hoodies, T-shirts, socks etc.), home accent décor and tasty artisan foods. With 2 stores in Ottawa and a strong online presence, we serve Canadians and international visitors alike and will ship purchases to anywhere in the world.
Our passion for Canada, and all that it represents, runs deep. We represent and support Canadian and Indigenous artists and artisans from coast to coast to coast, including from numerous remote Inuit communities in the Canadian Arctic. We love our country and continue to be inspired by its natural beauty and wonderful friendly people!
What Do We Offer Our Employees?
We are a well managed company with a highly motivated team of truly awesome employees. We offer a respectful and supportive workplace environment with opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We want you to succeed and we work closely and collaboratively with you to make it happen.
Who Are We Looking For?
This is a leadership position. We are hiring a full-time Assistant Store Manager for our Bayshore Shopping Centre store in Ottawa. This position requires past leadership experience and the ability to lead, motivate and inspire a team of dedicated employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the daily operations of a busy retail store in a major shopping mall
- Assist in coaching, directing, motivating and inspiring store employees
- Assist in recruiting and training new employees
- Attend to customers with enthusiasm, maturity, and strong product knowledge
- Respond to customer communications over email and telephone
- Generate sales and control expenses as guided by senior management
- Maintain and enhance in-store product merchandising
- Receive and process shipments from product suppliers
- Order in-store supplies as required
- Assist with managing social media, company website and other marketing activities
- Prepare and perform bi-weekly bank deposits
- Occasional drop-off and pick-up of engraving orders
- Work as a team with senior management and other employees
Requirements
- Experience in a retail leadership role in a professional retail environment
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and/or strong interest in Canadian and Indigenous artisanal products
- Availability to work 25 to 40 hours per week
- University or college education
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Why do you feel you are a good fit for this position?
Work Location: In person
