assistant manager - retail

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the store manager. You will support the team in customer service, human resources management, merchandising, and financial control.Main Responsibilities:Assist in the planning, organization, and management of all operations;Apply the company's business strategies to achieve the sales and profitability objectives;Be involved in the employee hiring process;Be responsible for new employee training, including customer service, product knowledge, sales, and merchandising;Be involved in employee performance evaluations;Through a constant presence on the sales floor, foster a positive work environment that encourages employee engagement;Maintain schedules and adhere to salary budgets;Effectively communicate information to both customers and employees;Perform and supervise in-store inventory management.QualificationsQualifications :A minimum of 2 years of retail experience or equivalent experience;Strong customer focus;Leadership;Sales skills;Good organizational and time management skills;Excellent communication skills;Varied weekday, weekend, and evening hours.Additional InformationBenefits :Group insurance plan and RRSP;Discount on in-store products;Flexible hours and vacations;Friendly and dynamic work environment;Opportunities for advancement.Company DescriptionWith around thirty stores across Canada, DeSerres is the go-to destination for all creatives and the leading reference for purchasing art supplies.We are looking for an assistant manager for our Eglinton location.