Indigo Books & Music

Retail

CustomerOperationsManager

CA$75–105k ~AI est. Nepean, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Customer Operations Manager at Indigo Books & Music. Skills: Customer operations, Sales management, Team leadership. Manage and motivate team. Provide excellent customer service”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet sales goals; Meet profitability targets

Industry & Context.

Retail
Problems you'll solve

Identify areas to improve; Address gaps in performance

Eligibility Requirements

Flexible schedule, Evenings availability, Weekends availability, Holidays availability, Lift up to 40 pounds, Bilingualism required (Quebec)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2-3 years management experience, Specialty retail experience, Multi-unit retail experience

Nice to Have

College degree preferred

What You'll Do.

Manage and motivate team

Provide excellent customer service

Suggest Indigo products

Meet strategic priorities

Meet profitability targets

Assess sales performance

Analyze sales performance

Address gaps in performance

Act as customer advocate

Lead omni-sales programs

Leverage technology on sales floor

Encourage customers to shop their way

Embrace technology solutions

Lead national events execution

Lead store-level events execution

Manage store-level customer initiatives

Manage social media channels

Manage local assortment

Manage Indigo Love of Reading drives

Provide product insight

Provide customer experience insight

Provide sales insight

Lead inventory management processes

Lead returns processes

Manage the sales floor

Ensure employee health and safety

Ensure customer health and safety

Comply with health and safety policies

Bring out the best in others

Constructively stretch talent

Give authentic feedback

Align performance objectives

Share technical knowledge

Seek to learn from others

Help others see impacts

Engage others for input

Encourage sharing of point of view

Ensure team engagement

Ensure team productivity

Ensure team bench strength

Model Indigo's beliefs

Convey positive image

Celebrate diversity of thought

Foster culture of learning

Take risks without fear

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Visual merchandising partners

Full Job Description

WHO WE ARE Indigo is a physical and digital place inspired by and filled with books, ideas, beautifully designed lifestyle products, and the creative people who help make it all happen. We believe in real books, living life fully and generously, being kind to each other and to the environment, and that stories — big and little — connect us. Indigo is our customer's happy place — for joyful moments of discovery and to connect with people who share their passion for reading, their belief in ideas, and their commitment to making the world a better and more beautiful place. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES Our Mission is to inspire reading and enrich the lives of booklovers. As such, we believe in the power of people and their stories. We aim to attract top talent, nurture the potential of our employees, and create space for everyone to thrive. Our Guiding Principles are the few key ideas that are meant to influence everything we do, every day. * We Will Hire, Inspire, Promote and Retain the Best * We Will Be Customer Centric * We Will Be Entrepreneurial * We Will Be Committed to Caring About Each Other, Our Communities, and Our Environment * We Will Be Committed to True and Shared Value Creation * We Will Be Systems Thinking, Data Driven and AI enabled The Customer Operations Manager is responsible for the customer experience and the store’s omni sales results. They lead a team to master Indigo’s service model and to suggest and sell Indigo’s products, promotions, and programs to our customers. They are responsible for the store’s omni-businesses, ensuring our customers have a frictionless shopping experience by identifying areas to improve and addressing gaps in store performance. They help create an environment and store culture that promotes employee engagement, growth, and development. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Functional * Manage and motivate the team to provide excellent customer service and intuitive recommendations to our customers regarding Indigo’s products, promotions, and prog

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