EQ3 was born in opposition to trends, vowing instead to focus on timeless designs. We make furniture not fast, but to last. Our greatest hope is to have our pieces passed down like heirlooms. We pride ourselves on being innovators in our industry, and we believe that the more voices and choices we incorporate into our perspective, the better we’re able to find creative solutions for modern life. Everything we do is made in consideration of people, of the planet and of our space.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative individual to join our Retail Team as a Store Manager.

THE DETAILS:

You’ll be joining our Byward team at 60 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON, in a full time capacity

You’ll be taking on a high-responsibility leadership role that oversees several areas of store operations, from maintaining a visually inspiring storefront to managing the store’s inventory and budget
You’ll manage the store’s schedule and payroll
Collaborating with the Assistant Manager, you’ll develop and execute strategic plans to meet customer needs and drive business. You’ll be responsible for overseeing these plans and measuring them up against the team’s performance
As manager, employees will look to you for guidance. It’s your job to create a positive work atmosphere, boost employee morale, and make sure that every employee understands performance expectations
You’ll be responsible for recruiting & hiring all employees, coordinating new hire orientations, holding strategic meetings, and conducting performance reviews for each employee

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

A minimum three (3) years of retail management experience is preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered
Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Design, or Retail Management would be a bonus
Proficiency in retail operations and systems (Point of Sale, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and STORIS)
A creative management style with excellent organizational and communication skills. You should be comfortable motivating, coaching, listening to, and managing a retail large team
Experience with multi-project delivery of sales planning, customer service, budgeting, financial analysis, and management
Familiarity with industry trends, market competition, and customer needs in a retail furniture environment. Knowledge of home accessories or fashion industry would be an asset

WORK LIFE AT EQ3:

A company that supports work-life balance with paid time off and flexibility
Competitive compensation and benefit packages
Employee discount program for products, wellness plans, group banking and more
EQ3 Spirit Committee that promotes community engagement, rewards, and recognition for all employees
Surround yourself with a community that supports professional growth and collaboration

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

HOW TO APPLY: Submit your complete application by clicking on “Apply to Position” now!

We thank all interested individuals, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.