Store Manager - (Richmond Centre)

OAK + FORT is brought together by a passionate group of people with a natural bond over an aesthetic vision that radiates throughout the collections. Fueled by the purpose to enhance and explore our own personal style—we authentically embody a place where individuality and uniqueness are celebrated. An ever-evolving point of view, joy in self-expression, and quality are central to our contemporary philosophy.

The ideal candidate possesses a passion for the fashion industry while driving business with an entrepreneurial mindset and you will be responsible for:

Sales Generation

• Provide industry knowledge through awareness of products and prices in the market
• Ensure store team processes cash desk operations with engagement, efficiency, and accuracy
• Drive sales through OAK+FORT eCommerce purchases and social media platforms
• Maximize sales during special events and customer services
• Provide exceptional client experience by executing OAK+FORT Sales Culture
• Meet minimum sales requirements based on store volume (corporate goal)
• Build and manage client relationships through client database recording
• Respond and appropriately resolve customer complaints and service opportunities
• Be a brand ambassador by keeping up with new arrivals, product knowledge, and wearing current merchandise

Staff Development

• Source and hire top candidates to build a high performing team
• Support internal growth through promoting high performing staff
• Initiate and communicate team objectives and updates with Management team and corporate partners
• Build and maintain relationships with store team, peers, and relevant partners
• Host staff meetings as necessary and participate in monthly Manager’s meetings
• Ensure staff are adhering to OAK+FORT Sales Culture and service expectations
• Partner with District Manager to evaluate and dismiss underperforming staff
• Inspire and motivate team through demonstrating leadership qualities
• Train and develop high performing staff to maximize productivity
• Build our team by welcoming and onboarding new employees
• Provide timely feedback and active informal training to staff

Store Functionality

• Adhere to loss prevention policies to prevent external and internal theft
• Participate in training and execution of floor management
• Ensure the right quantity of stock is in the right place at the right time
• Create weekly schedules to maximize sales, eliminate wastage, and ensure the right quality and calibre of staff are working
• Oversee stock room set-up and organization
• Support cleanliness and maintenance of physical store to create a safe and comfortable shopping experience
• Maintain proper presentation of merchandise in accordance to corporate directives
• Ensure Stock Team ships and receives merchandise with accuracy and efficiency

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Influence and support others through building presence
• Present ideas and recommendations in a professional, organized and logical manner
• Manage time and priorities effectively
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Build constructive and effective relationships with the store team

Benefits

Why Oak?

At the heart and core of it all, it’s our team that matters most. Driven by endless passion, curiosity, perennial creativity, we are powered by one another!

Oak+Fort is a woman founded and led business. We are brought together by a passionate group of people with a natural bond over an aesthetic vision that radiates throughout the collections

At the heart and core of it all, it’s our team that matters most. Driven by endless passion, curiosity, perennial creativity, we are powered by one another!

Why you’ll love it here:

• Opportunities for growth and development, we’re 35+ stores and growing!
• A generous employee discount, starting day 1!
• Company wide socials, get ready to laugh!

Our Application Process:

Once you’ve applied here’s what to expect:

• As a final step, we’ll request references before moving to final offer
• Our retail team goes through each application, there’s no AI behind it!
• If selected, you’ll be invited to do an initial interview with store management or a member of our retail HR team

Who are we:

ABOVE + BEYOND

• We strive for something greater than ourselves

SELF STARTER

• Entrepreneurship is the mindset that leads to endless curiosity and continuous improvement

UNIQUELY YOU

• We practice acceptance through open-mindedness and personal responsibility

CHANGE DRIVER

• We embrace change and never fear what’s next

PEOPLE POWERED

• At the core of our brand we are powered by each other

Have a passion for fashion? We’re looking for world-class talent to join our exceptional teams across our multiple departments! Unleash your potential and join our diverse team today!

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