Retail Store Assistant Manager

<p><strong>About Mind Games</strong></p><p><strong>Mind Games is North America&rsquo;s premier specialty retailer &ldquo;Where Creative Minds Come to Play&rdquo;!</strong></p><p>Our stores are filled with games, puzzles, and toys for every age and occasion. We don&rsquo;t just sell products, we create experiences, spark creativity, and give people the chance to explore hobbies and interests they love.</p><p>We&rsquo;re looking for a motivated and dynamic<strong> Assistant Store Manager</strong> to help lead our team and support the daily operations of the store. In this role, you&rsquo;ll assist the Store Manager in driving sales, coaching and supporting team members, ensuring operational excellence, and creating an outstanding customer experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced, playful environment and enjoy leading by example while fostering a fun and welcoming store, this is your opportunity to make a real impact!</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Support daily store operations by scheduling, assigning, and following up on employee tasks. Recruit, select, orient, and train team members to maintain a strong and capable staff.</li><li>Coach, mentor, and develop employees, providing feedback and guidance to help them reach their full potential. Address performance issues as needed.</li><li>Assist in achieving financial objectives by preparing budgets, monitoring expenditures, analyzing variances, and taking corrective action when necessary.</li><li>Build strong customer relationships by understanding their needs, providing exceptional service, and ensuring a welcoming store environment.</li><li>Drive sales and marketing initiatives by analyzing promotions, display plans, and operating/financial reports to maximize profitability.</li><li>Ensure the store is safe, clean, and compliant with all company policies and procedures.</li><li>Implement and monitor loss prevention and shrink programs to protect company assets.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>You are best suited for this role if you have the following qualifications and skills:</strong></p><p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration or a related field preferred.</p><p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2+ years of management experience in a specialty retail environment.</p><p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities, with a proven track record of motivating and building high-performing teams.</p><p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Customer service-oriented, with in-depth knowledge of retail operations and business management processes.</p><p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Expertise in shrink reduction, expense control, merchandising strategies, brand differentiation, and partnership development.</p><p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Highly organized with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Passion for board games, puzzles, and pop culture, with a drive to achieve sales goals.</p><p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience recruiting, hiring, training, and mentoring employees.</p><p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Self-motivated, energetic, and results driven.</p><p><strong>Pay Rate:$19 per hour</strong></p><p><strong>This is a replacement position.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive pay</li><li>Flexible scheduling</li><li>Casual dress environment</li><li>Employee discount on games, puzzles, and toys</li><li>Work in a fun, creative environment surrounded by products and people you love</li></ul><p><strong>Store Location:</strong> Bayshore &ndash; <span data-sheets-root="1">Unit CC1D, 100 Bayshore Dr., Ottawa, ON</span></p><p><strong>Mind Games is an equal opportunity employer.</strong> We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination based on any characteristic protected under applicable human rights legislation.</p><p><strong>Mind Games is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.</strong> If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.</p>