Assistant Store Manager Canada (Kingston)

Job Summary

To assist Store Manager and Manager In Training with recruiting, hiring, training, and managing store personnel to achieve store and personal sales goals, control expenses, and protect company assets.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed store and personal sales goals and standards of performance
• Assist in recruiting and hiring of high‑caliber employees for in‑store needs
• Assist in training and developing a successful sales team
• Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing company policies and practices
• Ensure that all company initiatives are properly implemented to the standard of the company direction
• Recognize talented staff and develop them for growth within the company
• Supervise and manage all aspects of daily store operations in Store Manager and Manager In Training’s absence
• Supervise and manage all aspects of Loss Prevention practices in Store Manager and Manager In Training’s absence
• Effectively communicate all store needs to Store Manager and Manager In Training
• Resolve customer issues effectively
• Provide a fun, full‑service experience to all customers
• Complete bank deposits
• Understand the Journeys culture and demonstrate it to the team

Qualifications

• Prior retail management experience preferred
• 6–12 months retail sales experience
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Desire to succeed in a quick‑paced retail environment
• Willingness to learn
• Completion of all training programs leading up to Co‑Manager position or equivalent training
• Ability to work 45 hours per week
• Ability to work night and weekend shifts
• Ability to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand for long periods of time
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Age requirements for full‑time employment may vary based on state

Pay and Benefits

• The pay rate, commission, and bonus structure varies by job title, county, city, state, or province
• Benefits may include medical, vision, and dental insurance; a vacation package; and community service hours (varies by state, province, or territory)
• Full details are available on the Journeys careers website

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, physical or mental disability of otherwise qualified individuals, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or registered domestic/civil union partner status, gender identity and/or expression, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. Any applicant or employee who needs a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment or to perform the essential functions of his or her job should email View email address on ca.talent.com or call View phone number on ca.talent.com.