Store Manager

**Location**: Trenton, Ontario
**Type**: Full-Time, Salaried Position

About Us:
Renewal Squared is a growing Ontario-based company dedicated to sustainability and the circular economy. With a focus on reducing waste and promoting reuse, we’re launching a new thrift store in Trenton to bring quality used clothing and goods to the community at affordable prices.

This is more than just a retail space—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful environmental and social impact while offering a unique and engaging shopping experience. If you’re passionate about sustainability and excited to help build something from the ground up, we invite you to join us as a key leader in this journey.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and hands-on **Store Manager** to lead all aspects of our new thrift store in Trenton. This is a **full-time salaried position**, with salary to be determined based on experience. As a founding team member, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the store’s culture, operations, and community presence.

Please note: Management experience in a thrift store environment is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:
**Store Setup & Operations**
- Finalize store setup and layout, ensuring an excellent customer experience
- Establish operational workflows and manage day-to-day retail activities

**Team Leadership & Culture**
- Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing, customer-focused team
- Create a positive, mission-aligned workplace culture

**Inventory & Merchandising**
- Oversee donation processing, sorting, pricing, and merchandise presentation
- Maintain a diverse, high-quality product mix that meets customer needs

**Marketing & Community Engagement**
- Collaborate with ownership on marketing strategies and local promotions
- Build partnerships with local organizations, schools, and businesses

**Customer Experience**
- Deliver a welcoming and friendly shopping experience
- Address customer feedback and continuously improve service

**Innovation & Strategy**
- Offer ideas and initiatives to position the store as a community hub and sustainability leader

Qualifications:
**Required**:

- Minimum 5 years of retail management experience, with **thrift store management** strongly preferred
- Demonstrated success in launching or operating a retail store
- Strong leadership, training, and team development skills
- Expertise in inventory management, merchandising, and customer service
- Passion for sustainability and community involvement

**Preferred**:

- Degree in Business, Retail Management, or related field (not required)
- Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation

What We Offer:

- **Competitive Salary**: Based on experience (range: $60,000-$100,000 per year)
- **Growth Opportunity**: Join the founding team and influence store direction
- **Entrepreneurial Environment**: Work closely with experienced owners in a hands-on role
- **Mission-Driven Work**: Make a real difference in your community and the planet

Schedule & Expectations:

- Full-time (approx. 40 hours/week)
- Flexible availability including occasional weekends and overtime
- On-site role based in **Trenton, Ontario**

To Apply:
If you're ready to make an impact and lead an innovative thrift store, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

**Renewal Squared is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
- Overtime pay

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-07
Expected start date: 2025-07-21