District Supervisor (Eastern GTA & Durham Region)

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THIS COULD BE YOU! Want to be part of an amazing team? If you’re a vibrant and highly motivated leader with an interest in fashion retail – we want to hear from you. The Role: The District Supervisor for the Eastern GTA & Durham Region is responsible for overseeing multiple Ardene stores, driving sales and operational performance to achieve financial targets, and ensuring the effective execution of merchandising and marketing initiatives. As a leader and role model, the District Supervisor motivates, coaches, and develops store teams, manages personnel and loss prevention matters, and fosters a culture of accountability and excellence. The District Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring the highest level of customer service across all stores and must possess strong problem-solving, decision-making, and talent management skills to support store performance and achieve KPIs and operational objectives. Responsibilities include: * Achieving budgeted sales targets per store; * Retaining and attracting talent by motivating the team, monitoring their overall performance and actively sourcing new talent; * Using the Ardene Campus trainings, conducting orientation and trainings as well as coaching the management staff on effective ways to maximize sales and on the execution of daily tasks; * Observing and assessing talent to build succession planning; * Ensuring company policies and procedures are adhered to as directed per head office; * Complying with policy and regulations as per the company’s policies with regards to integrity and loss prevention. * Ensuring a good flow of communication with all departments with Head Office; * Overseeing merchandise and marketing placement and displays; * Coordinating new store openings and/ or closing of existing locations; * Solving problems that affect the stores service, efficiency, and productivity; * Ensuring that physical facilities comply with safety and environmental codes and ordinances in each store; * Physical ability to stand for extended periods, climb a ladder, move and handle fixtures and boxes of merchandise (weighing up to 30 pounds) which entails lifting, and general in-store maintenance (such as changing light bulbs); * Any other tasks as assigned by the Regional Director. Qualifications: * 3-5 years of prior Supervisory experience, preferably in a retail environment; * Experience leading a retail district of at least 8 stores, including coaching Store Managers, driving operational excellence, and delivering business objectives; * Post-secondary degree or certification in business administration or related field; * Experience with training and developing work force, building relationships and managing talent; * Experience with merchandising and successfully managing store operations; * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; * Excellent customer service abilities; * Excellent time management and organizational skills; * Valid driver's licence and be able to travel regularly within the district, including overnight travel as required. Physical Requirements: * Ability to stand for extended periods and climb a ladder; * Move, lift and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store (weighing up to 30 pounds). Availability Requirements: * Days, possibility of evenings and weekends. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company What's in it for you? ✓ Group insurance ✓ Bonus possibilities ✓ Dynamic and friendly work environment ✓ Employee discount ✓ Upgraded eligibility for Ardene Rewards ✓ Birthday paid off & Wellness days ✓ Wellness initiatives ✓ Cool contests ✓ Opportunities for growth At Ardene, you’re more than an employee – you’re part of a fun, dynamic and energetic family.