Department Manager-Nike Tanger Outlet Store

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Nike Job Description:

Retail Department Manager 

Location & Store Type: Kanata Tanger Outlet Mall

Hours: Full Time 36–40 hours per week, including nights and weekends

Behind every great team is a great coach. That’s why when you join us as a Department Manager, we refer to you as a Coach. 

Join the NIKE Team as a Department Manager

As a Nike Department Manager, you’re the face of NIKE.  Enjoy high-volume and a fast pace as your diverse experience and perspective helps guide customers in making the best decisions for them.  You’ll work with your team to focus on customer service and get to the win the right way.   

We believe that if you have a body, you are an athlete, and you’ll bring this to life with your passion for sport and customer service. This includes properly training your team and implementing our Service Principles while representing our global culture of sport, the NIKE brand, each other, and your community. You lead the charge of ensuring your team makes positive moments, has fun, and feels like they are a part of something bigger. 

As a Department Manager, you'll lead, coach, and inspire your team to deliver the best experience for their customers while ensuring your team members feel included and supported. You'll use your retail expertise to drive store growth strategies and create opportunities to continue building upon community partnerships. You are the one people look to for encouragement, leadership and bringing NIKE to life for our customers, communities, and colleagues. You will also enjoy benefits like employee discounts, healthcare, paid time off and education programs to develop and advance your career.    

Putting Your Best Foot Forward

• Three years of customer-facing retail or hospitality experience 

• One year of leadership experience  

• Demonstrated ability to recruit, build and lead high-performing teams 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and retail business systems  

• Ability to bend, squat, reach, climb a ladder and stand for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations 

• Proven ability to utilize tools for conflict resolution and employee coaching and counseling 

• Able to work mornings, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed 

What You're Responsible For

• Leading a team the helps keep all store functions running seamlessly.   

• Ensuring your store is staffed by attracting, assessing and onboarding your future teammates.   

• Equip store employees with tools needed to succeed in their day-to-day responsibilities.   

• Leading your store's team and business results/critical metrics, including budgeting, planning, a high level of customer service, sales, people leadership and management  

• Managing product life cycle from stockroom to visual merchandising and the sales floor.   

Rewarded for a Job Well Done 

• Health, Wellness and Dental Benefits Insurance 

• Tuition Reimbursement program, Employee Assistance program, Retirement Savings Plan Match 

• Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay 

• The opportunity to buy Nike stock at a discount through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)  

• Discounts for you and your family 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The base ($CAD Hourly rate) for this position generally ranges from CAD $27.47/hour to $29/hour.  Actual compensation will vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

In accordance with  the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known when contacted for interviews .

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form .

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NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.