Skiers and Cyclists Wanted!
What You'll Do;
As a Department Sales Manager for Hardgoods with Sporting Life you will lead and motivate our Hardgoods sales team. As an avid skier and cyclist yourself, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional customer experiences while driving the department to meet key performance indicators (KPIs), sales targets, and profitability goals.
Customer Service:
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Leads by example, providing exceptional customer service to Sporting Life’s internal and external customers.
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Serves as a role model for all customer services standards.
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Coaches and leads department sales team to provide exceptional customer service.
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Assists in the attainment of profitability goals by coaching and leading the sales teams in the achievement of their respective sales goals.
Operations
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Working in partnership with AM, completes department schedules to achieve maximum customer service coverage while completing daily / weekly task lists.
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In collaboration with the OM, ensures departments are well-maintained, re-stocked, and markdowns are complete.
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Participates in Merchandise change planning and mark down / sale set up.
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Assists and participates in seasonal changeover.
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Ensures employee adherence of Health and Safety Policies and programs.
Leadership
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Motivates and leads staff through personal example regarding selling skills, store cleanliness, departmental job lists, health and safety practices, dress code, staff relations and compliance with Sporting Life policies and procedure.
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Assists with staff development through on-going coaching and fair and consistent leadership.
Training
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Recruits and selects superior staff in conjunction with the Assistant Store Manager and assists with staff development through on-going coaching, succession planning, performance appraisals and fair and consistent leadership.
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Participates in training, both in maintaining a current personal level of product knowledge and communicating the latest product trends, innovations and technologies through training sessions.
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Participates and leads PK Sessions for department product.
What You'll Bring;
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A love of fashion, sport and a healthy, active lifestyle.
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You ski and you bike regularly
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A genuine passion for serving the public and creating an exceptional customer experience .
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2-4 years of retail experience Progressive management skills with proven leadership ability.
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Results driven.
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Entrepreneurial, competitive, self-confident, and self-motivated.
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Desire to continually learn and develop knowledge around products.
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Superior communication skills.
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Proven multitasking and time management skills.
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Basic computer skills.
What We Will Give You;
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Access to the best brands and vendors including training and learning opportunities.
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Competitive compensation.
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Amazing product discounts.
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Professional growth and development.
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Flexible schedules.
Who We Are;
Sporting Life is a member of the Sporting Life Group, a Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited company, and is a leading Canadian sports lifestyle retail organization comprising iconic banners, Golf Town, Sporting Life and Team Town.
Operating from coast to coast, both Golf Town, Sporting Life and Team Town’s fleet of stores inspire Canadians to get outside and live an active lifestyle, whether it’s playing some of Canada’s top golf courses, running through community trails, experiencing the exhilarating feeling of the hills, or any sports activity in between fit for the individual or whole family.
Come work with us! Experience what it’s like to work in a fun and engaging environment where you’ll be challenged and inspired to contribute to both brands and surrounded by like-minded teams who have a passion for the game of golf, are devoted to outdoor and team activities and sports
Sporting Life is #unlikeanystoreintheworld
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Sporting Life Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please advise the Sporting Life Human Resources team of any accommodations required to ensure fair and equitable access through the recruitment and selection process
