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.