Operations Manager for Educational Supply Retailer

1 week ago

Toronto, Canada The Montessori Room Full time

The Montessori Room is an online and brick and mortar store selling educational materials and toys. We're known for our warm, knowledgeable staff, who all have experience in early childhood education and our loyal community of families and educators.

With consistent 30-40% year-over-year growth, we’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager to bring structure, leadership, and energy to our busy Toronto storefront and warehouse team (both in east Toronto).

**What We’re Looking For**

We’re looking for someone with store management experience, who is great at managing and motivating a team of people and a strong attention to detail.

Ideally this individual will bring more structure, energy, and expertise to help us navigate and thrive during this exciting phase of growth.
- Have a minimum of 3 years in a retail leadership role (Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager level)
- Thrive in hands-on and often busy environment, leading by example
- Have full command of store operations including labour management, merchandising, inventory control, and customer experience
- Embrace change and bring a continuous improvement mindset

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Oversee day-to-day operations at both the store and warehouse
- Lead and schedule a team of store and warehouse staff
- Manage inventory movement, receiving, restocking, and stock accuracy
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and store presentation
- Handle floor coverage, customer service issues, and coaching moments
- Identify and implement process improvements to support growth

**Why Join The Montessori Room?**
- Be part of a growing Toronto brand with strong customer loyalty
- Opportunity for growth in your role and position, as we quickly grow
- Collaborate directly with leadership and contribute to company-wide strategies
- Enjoy a fast-paced environment with variety and autonomy
- Flexible scheduling and a strong, respectful workplace culture
- Competitive salary and benefits, starting with 3 weeks paid vacation

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

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Store discount

Starting at 3 weeks vacation per year

**Schedule**:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Retail Store Management: 3 years (preferred)
- Retail experience: 5 years (preferred)

**Location**:

- Toronto, ON M4C 1K4 (storefront) and M4L 1C2 (warehouse)

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Store discount

**Experience**:

- Retail management: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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