Junior Assistant Manger

La Vie En Rose

1mo ago

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior Level
Hospitality & Retail
Ottawa

Requirements

You have previous team management experience in a retail environment;
You love clothing that celebrates feel-good femininity (like lingerie, sleepwear and swimwear);
You’re a natural leader who knows how to motivate a team;
You’re sociable, a good communicator and a strong team player;
You listen to the needs of both your customers and your team;
You set goals for yourself and always achieve them with the help of your team;
You’re proactive and conscientious;
You’re looking for a career that constantly offers new challenges;
You’re open to working holidays and longer hours during busy periods (depending on your availability);
You’re functionally bilingual (an asset).

Responsibilities

As a member of the management team, you will support the assistant manager and manager in achieving sales goals, maintaining our copany standards and motivating your team to excel.
Sales:
Train your team members to provide strong customer support—teach them the best sales techniques and make sure they’re familiar with all product features;
Provide customers with a warm welcome and help them find everything they’re looking for—answer their questions and explain the products (quality, materials, technical features);
Coordinate store activities and tasks with the management team;
Keep the store running smoothly and ensure your team provides outstanding customer service;
Achieve your personal sales goals (don’t worry, our training will help you get there!);
Share all necessary information with your team to achieve your joint sales goals.
Human resources:
Mobilize your team and create a positive work environment that fosters the pursuit of excellence, while helping instill a sense of pride and belonging in being a part of the La Vie en Rose team;
Bring our vision, mission and brand culture to life on the job and share them with your team;
Demonstrate leadership and act as an inspiring role model at all times;
Build a high-performance team—recruit, prepare and train the next generation of employees, and source the best candidates for the various roles;
Manage team members’ absences/lateness.
Marketing and visual presentation:
With the help of your team, create an attractive and inviting store based on our planograms;
Stay on top of what the competition is doing;
Reflect the brand image to build a steady and loyal customer base;
Help with planning incoming orders and make sure visual displays are set up efficiently;
Help maintain the look and cleanliness of the store and backstore;
Administration:
Analyze sales, in-store traffic and productivity reports and share the results with your team;
Open and close your store;
Respect and apply the policies and procedures of the various head office departments (we’ll explain everything to you!);
Perform other duties where needed to support the team.

FAQs

What is the role of a Junior Assistant Manager at La Vie en Rose?**

The Junior Assistant Manager supports the assistant manager and manager in achieving sales goals, maintaining company standards, and motivating the team. Key responsibilities include training team members, providing outstanding customer service, and creating a positive work environment. **Question: What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?** **Answer:** Ideal candidates should have previous team management experience in a retail environment, a passion for feel-good femininity products like lingerie and swimwear, strong communication skills, and the ability to motivate a team. Being functionally bilingual is an asset. **Question: What are the job perks for Junior Assistant Managers?** **Answer:** Perks include a 50% discount on products, flexible hours, a hybrid work-from-home schedule, opportunities for advancement, performance bonuses, a recognition program for years of service, and a referral bonus, among others. **Question: What does a typical workday involve for this position?** **Answer:** A typical workday includes training team members, providing exceptional customer service, coordinating store activities, achieving personal sales goals, building a positive team culture, and managing store presentations and administration tasks. **Question: Are there opportunities for advancement within the company?** **Answer:** Yes, there are numerous opportunities for advancement within La Vie en Rose, allowing employees to grow their careers within the company. **Question: What are the working hours and conditions for this job?** **Answer:** The position offers flexible hours and may require availability to work holidays and longer hours during busy periods, depending on employees' availability. **Question: Is this position full-time or part-time?** **Answer:** This position is permanent and full-time. **Question: What support is provided for new employees in this role?** **Answer:** New employees receive training to help them achieve their personal sales goals, understand company procedures, and build the skills necessary for team management and customer service. **Question: What benefits do full-time employees receive?** **Answer:** Full-time employees are eligible for group insurance plans, paid personal days, and a minimum of 2% employer contribution to their RRSP. **Question: How does La Vie en Rose support community involvement?** **Answer:** As a family-owned business, La Vie en Rose is committed to the community and values employees who share this commitment.

La Vie En Rose

Experts in lingerie, sleepwear and swimwear.

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1985

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1985, Boutique la Vie en Rose Inc. has stood out as a Canadian leader in the lingerie, sleepwear and swimwear since its acquisition by François Roberge in 1996 and the acquistion of Bikini Village in 2015. La Vie en Rose focuses on providing people with high-quality and affordable undergarments, lingerie, loungewear, sleepwear, swimwear and beachwear. Bikini Village positions itself as the destination of choice for the best selection of internationally renowned branded swimwear, beachwear and accessories for women and men. Based in Montreal, the company has over 4 600 employees and more than 287 stores across Canada under the two separate brands. We celebrate our customers through products that fit real life and provide comfort, while making shopping fun and effortless. Boutique la Vie en Rose Inc. is a true Canadian success story. It has been growing internationally since 2004 with the opening of nearly 400 stores in 19 countries.