assistant store manager
About the Role
Mulu Jewelry is seeking a *highly motivated, sales-driven Assistant Store Manager* for our Upper Canada Mall location.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can *sell, lead, coach and take ownership of store performance*. The Assistant Manager will work closely with the Store Manager to achieve sales targets, develop the sales team, maintain operational standards and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead by example through strong personal sales performance.
- Help achieve daily, weekly and monthly store sales targets.
- Coach and motivate Sales Associates to improve sales and KPIs.
- Monitor team performance and provide ongoing feedback and support.
- Drive customer appointments, client follow-ups and repeat business.
- Promote financing, custom jewelry, repairs and other Mulu services.
- Handle customer concerns and escalations professionally.
- Open and close the store and act as Manager on Duty when required.
- Oversee POS, cash handling and daily reconciliation procedures.
- Support inventory counts, transfers, audits and loss-prevention procedures.
- Ensure showcases, merchandising and store presentation meet Mulu standards.
- Ensure company policies and procedures are consistently followed.
- Identify sales opportunities and take initiative to improve store performance.
- Communicate sales, staffing and operational concerns to senior management.
Performance Expectations
Performance will be measured based on:
- Individual and store sales
- Sales per hour (SPH) and other KPIs
- Customer appointments and follow-ups
- Team performance and development
- Financing and custom-order opportunities
- Customer experience
- Inventory accuracy and loss prevention
- Operational compliance
Qualifications
- Minimum *2 years of retail sales experience* preferred.
- Previous Assistant Manager, Supervisor or Key Holder experience preferred.
- Jewelry, luxury retail or high-ticket sales experience is a strong asset.
- Proven sales and closing ability.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills.
- Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
- Reliable, organized, accountable and results-oriented.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Who We?re Looking For
We are looking for someone who *leads from the sales floor*.
The ideal candidate is competitive, positive, professional and accountable. They should be comfortable approaching customers, closing sales, coaching employees and taking responsibility for results.
At Mulu Jewelry, leadership means *setting the example, developing the team and taking ownership of the store?s success.*
Pay: $17.95-$19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person