Assistant Manager , Regina

Assistant Store Manager - Pro Hockey Life (New store opening!)

Pro Hockey Life is proud to be the world's largest hockey centric retailer. Hockey, our national passion, is a way of life for so many Canadians. Whether played in backyards, highly competitive leagues or enjoyed simply by following your favorite team, it is an integral part of our everyday lives. We love sharing our passion for a healthy, active lifestyle and encourage others to bring their best by being leaders in our surrounding communities. At Pro Hockey Life, we spark possibilities through teamwork — and we would love to see you in our starting line-up.

Assistant Store Manager

• Execute PHL's Brand Purpose to the highest capability.
• Manage overall sales training saturation for staff
• Oversee all custom programs and employee discount programs
• Protection of Company Assets is necessary.
• Uphold all Company & Business Compliance expectations.
• Become a Community Ambassador partnering with local MHA's.
• Ability to manage capacity and change management initiatives.

What you will do

Customer Service:

• Champion and deliver Pro Hockey Life's Customer Experience Model across the entire Store Team.
• Meet Staff Training Saturation targets related to Product Knowledge and Fit Etiquette.
• Achieve Net Promotor individual store targets.
• Ensure Staff Onboarding is delivered to the company's expectation.
• Become an Ambassador of Canadian Tire's Triangle Rewards Program
• Provide continuous feedback and coaching to Store Teams using Store Force Reporting, Daily Huddles, and formal performance evaluation programs.

Store Operations:

• Flawless execution of PHL's visual compliance standards, store maintenance and pricing standards (Operational Readiness Review and Dynamic Merchandising Programs
• Effectively utilizes meet all store operating initiatives and directives according to required timelines.
• Establishes plan and follows up on execution of weekly price changes and department POP as per weekly communication, resulting in 100% system pricing including weekly prices sweeps.
• Responsible for delivering annual corporate shrink targets through team education, enforcement of LP and audit standards and rigid inventory control.
• Oversees preparation for annual inventories.
• Follows and ensures compliance of all corporate LP, Cash and Store Audit Compliance, and OH&S policies and procedures.
• Responsible for overall efficiency of store eComm business
• Ensures all IT and store infrastructure is functional and built into daily processes

Training:

• Coach and develop Department Managers and store staff, through setting expectations, communication, coaching, feedback, and ongoing support.

• Follow up to ensure execution of Weekly Plans for the store.
• Create development plans and conduct annual appraisals for Full Time staff members; support and coach to improve any performance gaps and conducts ongoing coaching to improve team.
• Communicate in a clear and concise manner; leading effective Huddles / Meetings / Coaching sessions all while keeping team well informed of pertinent information.
• Hold team accountable to complete required training within time limits working with the Department Managers
• Provide resolution for all customer concerns.
• Work with Store General Manager to establish succession plans through continuous training and development leveraging HR partners.

Leadership:

• Continually motivates team and performance through recognition programs, store contests, customer compliments, and compensation.
• Maintain PHL performance management expectations (feedback/coaching); this includes progressive discipline where necessary.
• Follows the disciplinary process consistently and impartially.
• Promotes and maintains a positive and motivating work environment.
• Provides mentorship to teams and influences continuous growth,
• Sponsors encourage to support community engagement efforts.

What you bring

• Proven Leader and Mentor
• Proven ability to build and manage daily store execution plan.
• Exceptional communication skills & organizational skills
• Previous experience managing facility operations
• Organized individual with understanding of compliance management
• Superior training and coaching skills
• 3+ years of retail management experience
• High energy, enthusiastic individual who is driven to succeed

What you'll get

• Excellent Discount Program
• Flexible Scheduling
• Benefits and Savings Options
• First Class Training Platforms
• Team Environment
• Employee Resource Groups
• Jumpstart Charities

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted