Cool As A Moose is looking for a dynamic individual with retail and supervisory experience to be our Assistant Store Manager!
The Assistant Store Manager works closely with the Store Manager to lead and coach the team to achieve operational goals, deliver exceptional customer experiences, foster culture, and drive sales growth. The Assistant Store Manager lives and breathes our core values of Passion, Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Participate in the hiring process and train new team members.
- Provide consistent mentorship and guidance to all team members to build a high-performing team.
- Work towards sales targets and enforce team motivation to meet these targets.
- Welcome and assist customers in an authentically engaging manner; recommend merchandise based on customer needs.
- Maintain knowledge of products, promotions, sales, store policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- Assist the Store Manager with preparing daily task lists, delegating responsibilities, monitoring labour efficiency, and minimizing overtime.
- Ensure company policies and procedures are being followed in all store-related areas.
- Process warehouse deliveries, online orders, supply & coin orders, and transfer damaged merchandise.
- Ensure the store is tidy and inviting and perform merchandising flips when needed.
On your application, we'll be looking for the following qualifications:
- 1+ years of retail experience.
- Proven teamwork and leadership skills.
- Experience in visual merchandising, operational excellence, and KPI achievement.
- Comfortable supervising teams and delegating tasks.
- Flexible to adapt to the needs of the store and the team.
- Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office, point-of-sale, and payroll software.
- First Aid certification is an asset.
What's in it for you?
- Staff accommodation is available!
- Health benefits available after the successful completion of the probationary period.
- Join a family-owned and operated company who encourages and rewards creative ideas and ingenuity.
- Help lead a team at a well-known and respected brand store popular with tourists and locals alike.
- Fun, rewarding work in an energetic atmosphere.
- A network of available support.
- Store discounts.
About Cool As A Moose
Passion, Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence – at the heart of everything we do.
A renowned retailer specializing in outdoor apparel, accessories, and souvenirs, Cool As A Moose is part of a family-owned business who has been operating retail stores for over 100 years! Throughout our stores across Canada, we take pride in offering exciting merchandise, excellent service and an exciting team-oriented atmosphere. We value work-life balance and what better place to live and work than in beautiful Whistler Village.
Our team comes from a diverse background, but what we have in common is the ability to connect with people from all walks of life in a friendly and professional way. When you’re hired at Cool As A Moose, we’ll provide you the tools you’ll need to succeed.
Please submit a cover letter with your resume to be considered for the position.
We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Store discount
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Whistler, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (required)
- Retail management: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
