Indigo Books & Music
Retail
GeneralManager
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“General Manager at Indigo Books & Music. Skills: Sales management, Customer experience, Team leadership. Articulate Indigo’s mission. Communicate business goals”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieving key results; Exceed sales goals; Exceed profitability goals
Industry & Context.
Identify opportunities; Anticipate customer needs
Mobile on sales floor, Flexible schedule, Lift medium to large items, Up to 40 pounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6+ years management experience, Retail business experience leading leaders, Bilingualism (French/English)
Nice to Have
College degree preferred, Equivalent job experience
What You'll Do.
Articulate Indigo’s mission
Communicate business goals
Identify opportunities to improve sales
Anticipate customer needs
Champion technology solutions
Lead Visual Merchandising Assessments
Assess staffing levels
Lead selection of employees
Ensure employee safety
Ensure customer safety
Comply with health policies
Constructively stretch talent
Give authentic feedback
Align performance objectives
Drive flexible solutions
Share technical knowledge
Help others see impacts
Engage others for input
Encourage sharing of point of view
Foster culture of learning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with others; Engage others for input; Encourage sharing of point of view
Communication Scope
Communicate business goals
Process & Methodology
Staff scheduling
Full Job Description
Dedicated to telling stories and creating experiences, Indigo is always looking for bright, energetic and customer-focused people who can help bring our exciting mission to life in one of our more than 170 Indigo, Indigospirit, Chapters and Coles stores across Canada. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities at our retail stores, distribution centres, and home office for people who share our passions and want to be part of a dynamic and enriching culture. WHO WE ARE * We love books and all things beautiful * We are Canada’s Cultural Department Store * Books are our heart and our soul and Great Books are JUST the Beginning… We play by the following rules: * We exist to add joy to our customers’ lives each and every time they interact with us and our products * Our job is to create joyful moments for our customers * We treat each other the way we’d treat a valued friend * We inspire each other to do our best work * We seek to ignite creativity and innovation every day * We give back to the communities in which we operate The General Manager is accountable for every aspect of the store’s performance, ensuring all areas of the store are achieving key results. They are responsible for leading a team of employees to deliver an exceptional customer experience and for ensuring the store meets or exceeds its sales and profitability goals. They are responsible for creating an environment and store culture that promotes employee engagement, growth, and development. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Functional * Articulate Indigo’s mission and strategy and communicate business goals to store team * Ensure strategic priorities, sales goals, and profitability targets are met by identifying opportunities to improve sales and omni customer experience, control expenses, and manage inventory and shrink * Act as an advocate for the customer by placing them at the forefront of all decision-making processes * Identify local market trends and competitors to proactively anticipate customer needs and ex
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