Assistant Store Manager

Position Overview

Join Spencer's as an Assistant Store Manager in Kingston, Ontario, where you will play a vital role in reinforcing outstanding guest services and supporting the Store Manager in daily store operations. This role focuses on maximizing sales and profitability by developing the team, managing expenses, shrinkage, merchandising, and inventory controls, all in line with company standards.

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers an hourly wage ranging from 19 to 20 Canadian dollars based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include company-paid sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, bereavement and jury duty pay, contest prize awards, medical, dental, and vision plans, an employee assistance program, a generous 30% merchandise discount, and educational scholarship opportunities. Eligibility for bonuses and awards depends on meeting specific criteria.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and maintain exceptional guest service standards.
• Assist the Store Manager with comprehensive store operations.
• Drive sales growth and maximize profitability through effective staff development.
• Monitor and control operating expenses and shrinkage.
• Oversee merchandising standards and inventory management to align with company policies.

Requirements and Physical Demands

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous retail and/or management experience is required.
• Position demands physical stamina including more than eight hours of standing and walking, ladder climbing, and the ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Spencer's is committed to equal opportunity employment, welcoming all qualified candidates without discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, or other protected categories under applicable laws. The company also considers candidates with criminal histories in its hiring process.