Lush Handmade Cosmetics

AssistantGerantTemporaire

CA$49–49k Montreal, Quebec, Canada CONTRACT
The Brief

“Assistant Gerant Temporaire at Lush Handmade Cosmetics. Skills: Sales, Customer experience, Team leadership, Retail operations. Support management team in all areas. Take on manager tasks as needed”

What You'll Achieve.

Exceed daily sales targets; Increase sales; Achieve profitable results; Increase staff retention; Improve staff performance

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical; Critical thinking; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Flexible hours, Holiday availability, Evening availability, Weekend availability

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

1-3 years managing or supervising in retail, Excellent listening skills, Excellent communication skills, Excellent analytical skills, Excellent critical thinking skills, Excellent problem-solving skills, Excellent organization skills, Excellent time management skills, Strong customer service skills, Strong supervisory skills, Strong sales skills, Ability to work flexible hours, Ability to work holidays, Ability to work evenings, Ability to work weekends

Nice to Have

Experience with consultation-based customer service models, Ability to develop staff, Ability to train staff, Proficient in Excel, Proficient in Microsoft suite, Adaptable to other systems, Basic HR skills in hiring, Basic HR skills in scheduling, Basic HR skills in training, Basic HR skills in performance management, Experience in cross cultural collaboration, DEIB training, Social justice training, Fluency in Spanish, Fluency in French, Fluency in other languages

What You'll Do.

Support management team in all areas

Take on manager tasks as needed

Support operational excellence

Support customer experience

Support staff experience

Collaborate on sales plans

Exceed daily sales targets

Provide unique customer experiences

Provide inclusive customer experiences

Educate customers on brand values

Educate staff on brand values

Explain brand position on animal testing

Explain brand position on fresh cosmetics

Explain brand position on ethical sourcing

Explain brand position on vegetarian products

Explain brand position on handmade products

Explain brand position on nude products

Improve product knowledge

Make informed recommendations

Demonstrate business acumen

Understand business indicators

Understand sales reports

Influence sales behaviors

Achieve profitable results

Support sales team on floor

Answer team questions

Remove team obstacles

Motivate team to reach goals

Be responsible for own development

Evaluate own performance

Seek resources for skill improvement

Seek opportunities for skill improvement

Be authentic with needs

Provide feedback to team

Provide feedback to leaders

Adapt to business needs

Mobilize team at all levels

Ensure team is inspired

Ensure team is motivated

Build colleague relationships

Build customer relationships

Connect team to brand values

Network for recruitment

Create staff engagement plans

Implement staff engagement plans

Increase staff retention

Improve staff performance

Implement equity practices

Implement diversity practices

Implement inclusion practices

Ensure store compliance

Ensure staff follow company standards

Follow opening standards

Follow closing standards

Follow time and attendance standards

Follow product integrity standards

Follow respectful workplace standards

Follow health and safety protocols

Conduct daily communication

Support visual merchandising standards

Support design standards

Provide consistent customer experience

Ensure adequate staffing

Ensure correct skill levels are scheduled

Ensure staff well-being

Ensure payroll accuracy

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Support management team; Collaborate with team; Work with leaders; Cross-cultural collaboration

Communication Scope

Listening; Problem-solving communication; Feedback delivery

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