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Store Manager

Company: Rippling World
Location: Abbotsford, BC – West Oaks Mall
Job Type: Full-time
Start Date: November 2026 (or earlier for preparation)

About Rippling World

Rippling World is an emerging family lifestyle retail concept dedicated to making everyday family life easier, more enjoyable, and more connected.

We have two exciting projects ahead:

• Holiday Warehouse Sale | November 20 – December 31, 2026: A multi-brand retail event featuring quality baby, children’s, and family lifestyle products at exceptional prices.
• New Family Lifestyle Store | Opening April 2027: A unique concept combining curated retail, an indoor children’s playground, café, birthday parties, and family community activities.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Store Manager to lead our Holiday Warehouse Sale and potentially grow into a long-term leadership role with our new family lifestyle store.

Key Responsibilities

1. Store Operations & Sales Performance

• Take full ownership of daily store operations and sales performance.
• Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly sales plans.
• Monitor key retail KPIs, including sales, conversion rate, average transaction value (ATV), units per transaction (UPT), and sales per labour hour.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales, improve productivity, and enhance customer experience.
• Establish daily reporting, operational checklists, and performance review procedures.

2. Team Recruitment, Training & Leadership

• Recruit, onboard, train, and supervise retail associates.
• Develop efficient staff schedules based on traffic patterns and sales forecasts.
• Establish clear performance expectations, accountability, and staff incentive programs.
• Conduct regular coaching and performance reviews.
• Build a motivated, responsible, and results-driven team.

3. Inventory & Merchandise Management

• Oversee inventory receiving, stock organization, replenishment, and stock accuracy.
• Monitor product sell-through, bestsellers, slow-moving inventory, and stock turnover.
• Implement inventory control procedures to minimize shrinkage and losses.
• Maintain attractive merchandising displays and effective store layouts.
• Coordinate with participating brands and suppliers to ensure smooth inventory operations.

4. Cost Control & Business Performance

• Manage labour costs in relation to sales performance.
• Optimize staffing efficiency without compromising customer service.
• Monitor operating expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare weekly performance reports with actionable improvement plans.
• Support sales forecasting, budgeting, and profitability targets.

5. New Store Preparation & System Development

For the upcoming Family Lifestyle Store opening in April 2027:

• Support pre-opening operational planning and store setup.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with recruitment, training systems, and team structure.
• Establish retail, café, playground, and customer service operating standards.
• Support membership programs, customer retention initiatives, and community activities.
• Build scalable management systems to support long-term business growth.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 3–5 years of retail management experience.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing store performance.
• Strong experience in staff recruitment, scheduling, training, and leadership.
• Solid understanding of retail KPIs, inventory control, and labour cost management.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and solve operational challenges.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Availability to work weekends and peak retail periods.

Preferred:

• Experience opening new stores or managing high-volume retail events.
• Experience developing SOPs, training programs, and operational systems.
• Background in multi-brand retail, family lifestyle retail, or customer-focused businesses.
• Experience with POS systems, inventory software, and performance reporting.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is more than a traditional store manager.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Accountable: Takes responsibility for results and follows through on commitments.
• Hands-on: Willing to lead by example and support the team on the sales floor.
• Results-driven: Understands how to grow sales while controlling costs.
• Organized: Builds practical systems that help teams operate efficiently.
• Proactive: Identifies problems and implements solutions without waiting for instructions.
• Trustworthy: Demonstrates integrity, reliability, and sound judgment.
• Growth-minded: Excited about helping build a new retail concept from the ground up.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be evaluated based on:

• Sales target achievement
• Labour cost efficiency
• Inventory accuracy and sell-through
• Customer satisfaction
• Team performance and training effectiveness
• Operational execution and reporting
• Successful preparation for the new store opening

Compensation & Career Opportunity

• Competitive base salary based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Potential long-term management opportunity with our new Family Lifestyle Store opening in April 2027.
• Opportunity to help establish operational systems and contribute to the growth of a new retail concept.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction highlighting:

• Your retail management experience and measurable achievements.
• An example of how you improved store sales or operational efficiency.
• Your experience recruiting, training, or building a retail team.
• Any experience opening a new store or developing operational systems.

Join us in building something new for families in Abbotsford.

职位类型：全职

薪资： $40,000.00至$75,900.00（每年 ）

Work Location: 现场办公