Area Manager - Ottawa & Surrounding Area

Location

Ottawa, ON | Canada

Job description

Penningtons is the Canadian plus-size fashion leader. We are committed to being our customer’s partner and advocate for body diversity and size acceptance. We display our customer’s sense of style, encourage them to be fearless, and give the opportunity to show society that willingness, capability and drive are blind to prejudice. We strive to empower people to embrace fashion as a form of self-celebration. If you are passionate about body acceptance and if you do not compromise on your style or your career – apply today! # careersthatdontcompromise # careeratRCL

As a  Field Manager at  Penningtons  you will report to  The District Manager and lead a group of stores within the Ottawa and surrounding area (Kingston, Peterborough, Belleville). You would be responsible for leading a team of Store Managers to deliver exceptional customer service while upholding store profitability, seamless Omni Channel experience, merchandising excellence as well as delivering a diverse, inclusive and rewarding employee experience.

Day in the Life (What you’ll do)

• Drive and motivate store performance by leading effective store visits focused on influencing and fostering behaviors to achieve financial goals and uphold brand initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with your teams and business partners to bring forward business plans and strategies that are specific to the success of your assigned area.
• Recruit, hire, develop and retain high performing store leaders while also building a succession planning.
• Coach and develop store managers by setting clear expectations, providing detailed goals and managing performance appropriately. 
• Uphold all Reitman (Canada) LTD. policies and procedures.

Who you are? (What you will bring)

• You will have 1 (+) years of experience in Multi-Unit Management or 5 (+) years of Single Unit Management experience.
• Post-Secondary Education is an asset.
• Proven ability to drive results, educate and coach store leaders on managing their priorities and ensuring exceptional customer experience using all available channels (Onmi Channel Approach)
• Proven ability to recruit, hire, train and succession plan with the intent to build and sustain a high performing sales team.
• Proven ability to coach and develop teams to deliver on their merchandising capabilities.

What we offer (Why work with us):

• A competitive benefits package (Full Time Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off ( Sick Time, Flex Days & Vacation (Full Time Employees Only)
• Additional benefits include monthly bonus potential, opportunities for advancement and tuition reimbursement
• 50% discount at all Reitmans (Canada) Limited brands (Penningtons, Reitmans & RW&CO.)
• Generous Employee Referral Policy

If this inspires you…let’s talk. Send us your resume today! 

By the way, did you know that Reitmans (Canada) Limited has several hundreds of stores all across Canada and three fashion apparel banners? Get ready to join the Canadian fashion retail icon, with a great success story where you can have a voice and make a real difference. 

There are many ways to wear a career at RCL! #ReadytoRCL 

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and  contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for providing an accessible candidate experience.

We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

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