Department Sales Manager, Hardgoods
- Markham, ON, Canada
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- With 2-4 years of retail leadership experience, you’ve successfully led teams to hit goals and elevate customer experiences.
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Original job description
Are you passionate about hitting the slopes or cruising mountain trails?
Join us as a Hard Goods Department Manager leading our Ski and Bikes team, delivering incredible experiences to our customers who love adventure as much as we do.
Since 1979, We have been Canada’s go-to destination for performance-driven gear and stylish outdoor fashion. From skiing to cycling, we’re here to outfit families for their next adventure with apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories for everyone.
Why Work Here?
- Access to our benefits package, with the choice of different levels of health, dental, and vision coverage to suit you.
- Employee discounts at Golf Town, Sporting Life, and Team Town Sports that are shareable with friends and family.
- Team-first culture that celebrates an active, sports lifestyle.
- Fun, fast-paced hybrid environment where your passion for sport and style belongs. Vendor Pro Deals and expert product training to fuel your knowledge and performance.
- A salary range of $50,000 - $58,000 (dependent on experience), bonus, and opportunities to grow your career in the sports lifestyle.
What You'll Do;
As a leader on our shop floor, you’ll blend your love for the outdoors with operational expertise to create a standout retail experience. You’ll set the tone as a role model for outstanding customer service, fostering a fun, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
While partnering with your assistant manager to achieve sales targets, manage team KPIs, and maximize profitability. You’ll coach your team to be product and trend experts, ensuring they’re equipped to guide customers to their perfect gear. You’ll manage scheduling, inventory, and merchandising to keep your department running smoothly and looking sharp.
- Deliver outstanding customer service, resolving issues promptly and ensuring customer satisfaction at every interaction.
- Executing visual merchandising standards, including analyzing product needs and implementing weekly plans to optimize sales.
- Acting as Manager on Duty, leading by example in daily operations, motivating the team, and ensuring adherence to store policies and procedures.
- Prioritizing health and safety by identifying workplace hazards, providing training, and adhering to Occupational Health and Safety standards.
- Supporting recruitment, staff development, and performance appraisals to build a strong, high-performing team.
What You'll Bring;
- A love for skiing and biking and a passion for outdoor adventures that’s contagious.
- With 2-4 years of retail leadership experience, you’ve successfully led teams to hit goals and elevate customer experiences.
- You’re results-driven, entrepreneurial, and motivated by challenges.
- Strong communicator who knows how to motivate, engage, and get things done.
- You’re an organized multitasker who thrives on juggling priorities.
AI is used as part of our application review process to assist in screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.
This posting is for an open existing role in our organization.
Sporting Life Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please advise the Sporting Life Group Human Resources team of any accommodations required to ensure fair and equitable access through the recruitment and selection process.
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Responsibilities
The Department Manager leads the shop floor team to deliver exceptional customer service while managing sales targets, KPIs, and operational tasks like inventory and merchandising. They are responsible for coaching staff, ensuring health and safety compliance, and executing visual merchandising standards to drive profitability.
Requirements
Candidates must have 2-4 years of retail leadership experience and a strong passion for outdoor sports like skiing and biking. The role requires a results-driven individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Retail leadership
- Customer service
- Team management
- Sales target management
- KPI management
- Visual merchandising
- Inventory management
- Staff development
- Performance appraisals
- Scheduling
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Operational expertise
- Coaching
- Health and safety compliance
Benefits
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Employee discounts
- Vendor pro deals
- Product training
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Retail
- Management & Leadership
- Sales
- Customer Service & Support
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- Retail
- Hardgoods
- Skiing
- Biking
- Sales Management
- Customer Experience
- KPIs
- Inventory Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Team Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Staff Development
- Performance Management
- Health and Safety
- Outdoor Gear
- Retail Operations
- Coaching
- Scheduling
- Recruitment
- Product Training