assistant shopping centre manager

Title posted on indeed.com - Assistant Manager - Skechers HALIFAX SHOPPING CENTRE

Posted on April 07, 2025 by Employer details Skechers

Job details

*SKECHERS offers a very competitive salary as well as monthly bonus and store commission potential. The candidate must be energetic, customer service oriented, positive, and have an availability of at least 35h/week.

*SKECHERS* is the 3rd largest athletic shoe brand in the world. For over 25 years, we've built our business on incredible products. Our extensive collection of lifestyle and performance footwear covers over 3000 styles for men, women, and kids. Fashion-forward, comfortable, and innovative, our footwear options meet almost any need or occasion.

Assistant Manager - General Description:

Under the supervision of the Manager, the Assistant Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the store and excellent customer service. Replacing the manager when absent, the assistant manager must therefore contribute and help to achieve the overall objectives and maintain the company's standards while motivating and developing a dynamic team.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Sales: Coordinate actions with the manager to ensure continuity of operations during the manager's absence. Participate in maximizing the return and profitability of the store. Welcome, answer questions and advise customers on product characteristics, quality, and materials. Train employees on the best sales techniques and products. Collaborate in the implementation of sales objectives, ensure that they are met and surpassed. Properly communicate the information necessary to achieve these sales objectives to the entire sales team. Support the manager in the analysis of sales results. Help manage payroll through good scheduling and high-performance employees. Monitor competition and market trends. Build a regular clientele by publicizing the brand image and developing contacts in the retail field. Identify the type of clientele and their needs.
2. Product: Ensure consistent execution of the company's marketing and visual presentation. Assist in planning the reception of merchandise and ensure the rapid implementation of the display. Know the merchandise and the technical characteristics of the products. Ensure that the visual standards of the store are always met by ensuring an appropriate mix and depth of key SKUs and by identifying the needs of the store by using and analyzing supplier sales reports and/or modifying the store layout and making recommendations to the District Manager. Create enthusiasm and show passion for the product by communicating relevant fitness, fashion, and product information to customers.
3. Human Resources: Contribute to building a high-performing team; recruit, prepare and train the next generation by identifying the best potential candidates for various positions. Motivate the team: create a positive work environment in pursuit of excellence and develop a sense of belonging and pride in working for the company. Transmit the company's vision and mission to the team. Participate in the performance appraisals of all staff in the store. Assist in scheduling and communicating work schedules to employees and monitor absences and delays. Act as a role model at all times.
4. Operations: Demonstrate the ability to track and ensure that all the company's customer service standards are consistently applied. Maintain appropriate inventory controls, facilitate inventory transactions and mass counts. Ensure price integrity and overall product pricing and reflect current markdowns and margins in accordance with company guidelines. Ensure that merchandise is archived, properly stored on shelves and posted within 24 hours of receipt in accordance with operational standards. Maintain a daily record of in-store sales, planning, damages, errors, deposit log, employee discounts, and documents related.

• Location: Halifax, NS
• Workplace information: On site
• Salary: $19.00 to $21.50 HOUR hourly
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy