Lead, Operations

Hourly Range:

$32.50 - $36.00 / hour

Location:

Chicago Retail

Address:

800 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 United States of America

Job Title:

Lead, Operations

Canada Goose isn't like anything else. We've built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you're part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.

Here, opportunities are everywhere - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they're yours for the taking.

Position Overview:

As a key member of the store leadership team, the Lead – Operations is responsible for creating highly engaging customer journeys, helping cement Canada Goose as a luxury performance lifestyle brand.  You embody Canadian Warmth, demonstrating expertise in every recommendation and conveying warmth in each interaction, bringing the guest journey to life. You are the ultimate champion for best-in-class service and are passionate about achieving excellence in support of all standard operating procedures (SOPs). You provide in the moment feedback to the team, always ensuring an elevated customer experience. You contribute to a positive and productive work environment by consistently achieving goals, championing the team, and supporting a profitable business. You are steward of Canada Goose’s values and culture.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, coach, and execute on all SOPs (e.g., stockroom standards, cleanliness standards, opening and closing procedures).
• Lead, coach, and ensure consistent use of strategic tools – communications platform, automated scheduling tool, payroll management, queue management, mobile devices, virtual appointment platform.
• Maintain back of house standards ensuring product is easily accessible.
• Support inventory needs and merchandise flow to ensure product availability.
• Champion loss prevention strategies in partnership with Assistant Store Manager, aiming to reduce loss and increase profitability.
• Partner with key cross functional teams to ensure the physical store space is maintained at the highest level.
• Deliver and model a superior customer service journey reflective of Canadian Warmth that translates into an exceptional Net Promoter Score (NPS).
• Teach, coach, and demonstrate sales floor leadership and selling behaviours that drive Conversion and Units per Transaction (UPT) by actively introducing new, underperforming, and strategic categories.
• Ensure execution and maintenance of exceptional visual merchandising that is reflective of brand standards.
• Resolve customer issues through a customer centric lens by investigating opportunities, developing solutions, and coaching team on resolution of similar challenges in the future.
• Support the integration and optimization between the sales floor and back of house to ensure a seamless customer journey.
• Achieve or exceed sales targets including both the top and bottom-line results.
• Continuously analyze key performance indicators and support action plans that drive performance.
• Partner with the store management to ensure store has adequate resources to achieve and exceed performance goals.  (e.g., inventory, labour)
• Support a culture of talent development and ongoing education for the entire store team.
• Support an inclusive and diverse working environment.
• Lead, execute, and follow up on all educational initiatives and strategies.
• Actively coach and develop team members to improve performance and foster growth.
• Continuously coach behaviours that drive Brand Ambassador performance and enhance the customer journey.
• Inspire and maintain an outstanding employee experience and drive Employee Engagement.
• Maintain an open-door environment that encourages feedback and discourse.
• Support store management team in recruitment efforts aimed at building external network of talent.
• Can step into ASM role as required.

Let's Talk About You:

• 2 to 3 years of leadership experience in a related industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with luxury lifestyle brands is an asset.
• Previous Flagship or high-volume traffic experience is an asset.
• Experience in guest relationship management tools.<