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Indigo

General Manager (Contract 12 Months)

Nelson, BC, Canada

Pay: $42,000 to $68,500 CAD / year
Job type: Contract
Apply by: Oct 28, 2026
Experience: 6+ years of management experience in specialty retail and/or multi-unit retail business environment; experience leading leaders
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 28, 2026

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Company Description

WHO WE ARE

Indigo is a physical and digital place inspired by and filled with books, ideas, beautifully designed lifestyle products, and the creative people who help make it all happen. We believe in real books, living life fully and generously, being kind to each other and to the environment, and that stories – big and little – connect us. Indigo is our customer’s happy place – for joyful moments of discovery and to connect with people who share their passion for reading, their belief in ideas, and their commitment to making the world a better and more beautiful place.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Our Mission is to inspire reading and enrich the lives of booklovers. As such, we believe in the power of people and their stories. We aim to attract top talent, nurture the potential of our employees, and create space for everyone to thrive. Our Guiding Principles are the few key ideas that are meant to influence everything we do, every day.

We Will Hire, Inspire, Promote and Retain the Best – A’s Hire A’s.
We Will be Customer Centric.
We Will Be Data Driven – System Thinking – Entrepreneurial.
We are Committed to True and Shared Value Creation.
We Will be Human-Centered and AI Enabled.
We are Committed to Caring About Each Other, Our Communities, Our Environment.

Job Description

The General Manager (Contract) is accountable for every aspect of the store’s performance, ensuring all areas of the store are achieving key results. They are responsible for leading a team of employees to deliver an exceptional customer experience and for ensuring the store meets or exceeds its sales and profitability goals. They are responsible for creating an environment and store culture that promotes employee engagement, growth, and development.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Functional

Articulate Indigo’s mission and strategy and communicate business goals to store team
Ensure strategic priorities, sales goals, and profitability targets are met by identifying opportunities to improve sales and omni customer experience, control expenses, and manage inventory and shrink
Act as an advocate for the customer by placing them at the forefront of all decision-making processes
Identify local market trends and competitors to proactively anticipate customer needs and expectations
Embrace and champion technology that creates high tech and high touch solutions for Indigo’s customers
Lead regular Visual Merchandising Assessments (VMA) and review product flow with a focus on customer experience; driving sales and profitability by allocating resources to support visual changeovers and initiatives
Continually assess staffing levels and lead recruiting and selection of new employees
Own store schedule
Open and close store and manage sales floor
Ensure health and safety of employees and customers is top priority and that store complies with all provincial health and safety policies and procedures

People

Build strong teams by attracting and developing the best talent
Bring out the best in others; empower and constructively stretch talent
Give authentic feedback on performance and potential
Ensure all team members understand where they stand and have clear performance objectives aligned with Indigo and team goals
Collaborate with others to drive flexible and just in time solutions, quickly and easily
Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself
Help others see the impacts of their efforts and proactively engage others to get input
Encourage others to freely share their point of view and be open to feedback
Accountable for the overall engagement, productivity, turnover, and bench strength of the team

Cultural

Model Indigo’s beliefs and convey a positive image in everything you do
Celebrate diversity of thought and have an open mindset
Take an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning, taking risks without the fear of making mistakes
Embrace, champion, and influence change through your team and/or the organization

Qualifications

WHO YOU ARE:

College degree preferred or equivalent job experience
6+ years of management experience in specialty retail and/or multi-unit retail business environment; experience leading leaders
Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to lift medium to large items, up to 40 pounds, while using appropriate equipment and safety techniques
Bilingualism (French/English) is required for all positions in Quebec

Additional Information

Indigo uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of the hiring process, such as screening and assessments. These tools support our team but do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.

At Indigo, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility are core to our values. We integrate these principles into our training, policies, and hiring practices and continuously evolve to reflect the needs of the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including but not limited to individuals who identify as BIPOC members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at talent@indigo.ca.

We respect your privacy throughout the recruitment process. Our Candidate Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you apply for a role with Indigo, and the choices available to you.

This posting is for a current opportunity within Indigo.

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Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of store performance, including sales, profitability, customer experience, inventory, expenses, and health and safety. Recruit, develop, and engage the store team while setting clear goals, managing schedules, and fostering a positive, inclusive culture.

Requirements

A college degree is preferred, or equivalent job experience, along with at least six years of management experience in specialty or multi-unit retail and experience leading leaders. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule, remain mobile on the sales floor, and lift items up to 40 pounds; French-English bilingualism is required for positions in Quebec.

Skills

Retail Store Management
Team Leadership
Sales Performance
Profitability Management
Customer Experience
Inventory Management
Shrink Control
Recruiting and Selection
Employee Development
Performance Management
Visual Merchandising
Scheduling
Health and Safety Compliance
Change Management
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Omnichannel Retail

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Keywords

Retail Management
Specialty Retail
Multi-Unit Retail
Store Performance
Sales Goals
Profitability Targets
Customer Experience
Omnichannel Customer Experience
Inventory Management
Shrink Control
Expense Control
Visual Merchandising
Product Flow
Staffing
Recruiting
Employee Engagement
Talent Development
Performance Objectives
Team Productivity
Turnover Management
Health and Safety
Local Market Trends
Technology
Change Management
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Artificial Intelligence

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