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<h1>Store Manager – Peterborough, ON</h1><p><strong>Company:</strong> Mind Games<br><strong>Location:</strong> Peterborough, Ontario<br><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> $22.00–$25.00 per hour</p><h3>About Mind Games</h3><p>Hello! <strong>Mind Games is opening its doors to new applicants!</strong> Do you want to become one of the minds of our company? This is your opportunity!</p><p><strong>Mind Games</strong> is North America's premier specialty retailer, <strong>"Where Creative Minds Come to Play!"</strong></p><p>In our stores, you can find a variety of games, toys, and puzzles for everybody and every occasion. We sell fun and provide opportunities to express yourself through hobbies and interests.</p><p>If you support our vision, take the next step and join our team!</p><h3>Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</h3><ul><li><p>Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results.</p></li><li><p>Maintain store staffing by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.</p></li><li><p>Maintain employee performance through coaching, counseling, and disciplinary procedures, as well as planning, monitoring, and evaluating job results.</p></li><li><p>Effectively train, develop, and prepare employees for advancement opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Achieve financial objectives by preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and implementing corrective actions.</p></li><li><p>Identify current and future customer needs by building relationships with customers and understanding their service expectations.</p></li><li><p>Manage merchandise presentation by reviewing advertising, sales promotions, and display plans.</p></li><li><p>Analyze operating and financial statements to evaluate profitability and store performance.</p></li><li><p>Maintain a safe, clean, and organized store environment for employees and customers.</p></li><li><p>Recommend marketing strategy improvements by reviewing sales records and financial performance.</p></li><li><p>Execute and monitor loss prevention and shrink reduction programs.</p></li></ul><h3>Qualifications and Skills</h3><ul><li><p>Customer service-oriented with a strong understanding of business management processes.</p></li><li><p>Strong leadership and customer management abilities.</p></li><li><p>Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.</p></li><li><p>Highly driven individual with proven success in motivating and building strong teams.</p></li><li><p>Experience in shrink reduction, expense control, employee development, merchandising strategies, and brand management.</p></li><li><p>Passion for board games, toys, puzzles, pop culture, and driving sales.</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to recruit, hire, train, and coach successful teams.</p></li><li><p><strong>3+ years of management experience in a specialty retail environment.</strong></p></li><li><p>Highly motivated, results-oriented, and committed to achieving store goals.</p></li><li><p>Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.</p></li></ul><h3>Compensation</h3><p><strong>$22.00–$25.00 per hour</strong>, based on experience and qualifications.</p><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li><p>Competitive Pay</p></li><li><p>Casual Dress</p></li><li><p>Store Discount</p></li><li><p>Flexible Schedule</p></li><li><p>Health Benefits</p></li><li><p>Being surrounded by people and products you <strong>love!</strong></p></li></ul><h3>Equal Opportunity Employment</h3><p>Mind Games is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.</p><p>We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, citizenship, creed</p>
