District Supervisor (Eastern GTA & Durham Region)

THIS COULD BE YOU!

Want to be part of an amazing team? If you’re a vibrant and highly motivated leader with an interest in fashion retail - we want to hear from you.

The Role:

The District Supervisor for the Eastern GTA & Durham Region is responsible for overseeing multiple Ardene stores, driving sales and operational performance to achieve financial targets, and ensuring the effective execution of merchandising and marketing initiatives. As a leader and role model, the District Supervisor motivates, coaches, and develops store teams, manages personnel and loss prevention matters, and fosters a culture of accountability and excellence. The District Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring the highest level of customer service across all stores and must possess strong problem-solving, decision-making, and talent management skills to support store performance and achieve KPIs and operational objectives.

Responsibilities include:

• Achieving budgeted sales targets per store;
• Retaining and attracting talent by motivating the team, monitoring their overall performance and actively sourcing new talent;
• Using the Ardene Campus trainings, conducting orientation and trainings as well as coaching the management staff on effective ways to maximize sales and on the execution of daily tasks;
• Observing and assessing talent to build succession planning;
• Ensuring company policies and procedures are adhered to as directed per head office;
• Complying with policy and regulations as per the company’s policies with regards to integrity and loss prevention.
• Ensuring a good flow of communication with all departments with Head Office;
• Overseeing merchandise and marketing placement and displays;
• Coordinating new store openings and/ or closing of existing locations;
• Solving problems that affect the stores service, efficiency, and productivity;
• Ensuring that physical facilities comply with safety and environmental codes and ordinances in each store;
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, climb a ladder, move and handle fixtures and boxes of merchandise (weighing up to 30 pounds) which entails lifting, and general in-store maintenance (such as changing light bulbs);
• Any other tasks as assigned by the Regional Director.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of prior Supervisory experience, preferably in a retail environment;
• Experience leading a retail district of at least 8 stores, including coaching Store Managers, driving operational excellence, and delivering business objectives;
• Post-secondary degree or certification in business administration or related field;
• Experience with training and developing work force, building relationships and managing talent;
• Experience with merchandising and successfully managing store operations;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent customer service abilities;
• Excellent time management and organizational skills;
• Valid driver's licence and be able to travel regularly within the district, including overnight travel as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods and climb a ladder;
• Move, lift and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store (weighing up to 30 pounds).

Availability Requirements:

• Days, possibility of evenings and weekends.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company

What's in it for you?

Group insurance

Bonus possibilities

Dynamic and friendly work environment

Employee discount

Upgraded eligibility for Ardene Rewards

Birthday paid off & Wellness days

Wellness initiatives

Cool contests

Opportunities for growth

At Ardene, you’re more than an employee - you’re part of a fun, dynamic and energetic family.