Shop Makers is home for Handmade and Local in Canada!
This is an exciting opportunity to join the growing team at Shop Makers! Be a part of our unique retail model where local artisans rent a shelf space in our stores, and in exchange, they keep 100% of their sales! If you’re passionate about shopping local, you’ve come to the right place.
Shop Makers is looking for an Assistant Store Manager. We are looking for applicants who value what we value – a memorable customer experience and community connections. This is an opportunity for you to take on exciting responsibilities, build on your already strong skill set and help us achieve our goals.
Our goal is to foster an inclusive, equal-opportunity workplace representative of our diverse customers and makers. We believe that employing people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills not only creates a better employee experience, but makes for a more successful organization.
PLEASE INCLUDE A PERSONAL MESSAGE AS TO WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE JOB! THANKS :)
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Enthusiastic, friendly, creative, and passionate about customer service
- Energized by a fast-paced workplace
- Enjoy taking initiative and working independently
- Highly dependable
- Reliable means of transportation to our Cornwall location
- Inspired to create meaningful connections with customers, makers and the community
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Assisting our Makers with merchandising, move ins / outs, providing feedback & support in person and via email, and helping them succeed!
- Assisting the Store Manager with recruitment and onboarding of new makers, assisting them during their move in, and data entry/updates to keep track of all makers in store
- Assisting the Store Manager is hiring and training of new team members & scheduling in order to ensure the store is fully staffed at all times
- Welcoming, engaging and connecting with our customers in-store and by email
- Learning about makers’ products and sharing your expertise with customers
- Resolving issues effectively at store level in a timely and positive manner
- Processing point of sale transactions quickly and accurately
- Staying current, understanding and communicating Shop Makers’ policies as well as the wide range of services and events offered
- Ensuring the store is visually appealing and fulfills company standards through product presentation, replenishment, store housekeeping, store maintenance and visual displays
RETAIL SALES SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Knowledge of customer service principles and processes
- 2+ year experience in sales, retail, or customer service environments
- Business administration proficiency a plus
- Experience in team leadership & facilitation of work
PERKS
- End of year bonus tied to store sales performance
- Easy going and positive work environment
- Starting pay $21/hr
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE PROVIDED
- One weekend availability day required
- Flexible 6-8 hour shifts
SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY NOW!
We want to get to know you better, tell us a little bit about yourself! Include a cover letter with your application or email it to us at Let us know what you like to do for fun, what are your passions, and what about Shop Makers interests you? Feel free to check out our website at shopmakers.ca and our Instagram @shopmakers.ca
Cover Letter:
Although related experience is important, we have built a strong and supportive culture at Makers, and want to ensure all our team members share the same vision and goals. Please include a cover letter as to why you are passionate about shopping local & empowering local artisans, and what supporting the handmade community means to you.
Candidates will only be contacted for an interview if they have completed the skills tests provided.
We’d like to thank everyone who applies, we hire based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We strive to develop, retain, and celebrate our teammates.
Note: if you require assistance or accommodation please let us know.
Makers offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices, in compliance with the AODA. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Casual
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- What interests you about working with Shop Makers?
- Have you included a cover letter?
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Leadership: 1 year (preferred)
- Retail sales: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
