Temporary Assistant Manager - Conestoga

The role

The Manager in Training supports the Store Manager in all business areas. This person will lead staff, drive sales, and manage shop operations to ensure a strong customer experience.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the team to exceed daily sales goals
• Educate customers and staff on brand values and ethical practices
• Make informed product recommendations
• Support the team on the sales floor and solve problems
• Coach and lead the team to improve skills and knowledge
• Support recruitment, hiring, and succession planning
• Collaborate on plans to improve staff engagement and performance
• Ensure shop compliance with company standards and health and safety
• Support inventory management and ordering within budget
• Manage scheduling, time, and attendance

Required qualifications

• 1-3 years managing or supervising in a retail environment
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strong customer service, supervisory and sales skills
• Knowledge and interest in skincare, natural beauty and ethical business
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the shop including holidays, evenings and weekends

Nice to have

• Experience with consultation-based customer service models
• Ability to develop and train staff through positive coaching and feedback
• Proficient in excel, Microsoft suit, and adaptable to other systems as required
• Basic HR skills in hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management
• Experience in cross cultural collaboration and DEIB or social justice training
• Fluency in Spanish, French or other languages

Benefits

• A fun and funky store atmosphere
• A 50% discount off all our products
• An unconventional retail structure
• The opportunity for growth

About the company

Lush North America has been creating fresh and handmade cosmetics for the past 20 years. They are dedicated to fair trade sourcing, supporting sustainable communities, and giving back to organizations.