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Our retail chain of stores and mobile trucks across Canada is an undisputed leader of safety footwear and work apparel. We are a committed team of expert specialists like no other. Our philosophy is that a more educated, better equipped customer\nmakes for a highly effective national workforce. If you are serious about safety, we are looking for you to join our team of safety experts.\nOur Purpose: \"We champion and empower workers who make our world work better\"\nWe currently have a Sales Associate position open at our Port Elgin location.\nAs the Store Manager at Work Authority, you'll be instrumental in curating an unparalleled customer experience within our retail environment. With a unique focus on servicing both our account and retail customers, your primary objective will be to ensure that our customer base receives legendary service tailored to their specific needs. You'll lead by example in showcasing our products, ensuring swift and personable service, upholding a safe and organized atmosphere, and implementing effective loss prevention measures. Additionally, you'll take charge of managerial duties, including team recruitment, training, and scheduling, while optimizing sales, inventory management, visual presentation, and loss prevention strategies to elevate our store's performance.\nSuccess factors:\nCustomer Experience: Lead by example in delivering legendary customer service, ensuring each interaction is positive, welcoming, and informative. Promptly address customer concerns to guarantee satisfaction throughout their journey.\nStore Operations: Direct the day-to-day operations, including administrative tasks and receiving, transfers and following account procedures.\nLeadership and Team Management: Foster a positive work culture by providing strong leadership and guidance to the team. 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Conduct regular safety checks to maintain a secure working environment.\nVisual Merchandising: Maintain corporate visual standards and housekeeping to enhance the store's appeal and drive sales.\nSales Support: Enforce corporate account agreements and identify potential qualified leads to support sales efforts.\nPerformance Analysis: Analyze sales data, customer feedback, and operational metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies for increased efficiency and profitability.\nQualifications:\nMinimum of 2 years of retail management experience, preferably in a similar industry or store size.\nAbility to lift up to 50lbs, climb ladders safely to access elevated areas as needed, and the flexibility to stand for prolonged durations, bend and move with ease to complete job tasks.\nProven track record of achieving sales targets and driving store performance.\nStrong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and staff.\nSound understanding of retail operations, inventory management, visual merchandising, and loss prevention techniques.\nDemonstrated problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills.\nFlexibility to work retail hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.\nWe are committed to providing equal opportunity employment. 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