Local Loving Retail Store Manager

**This is a STORE MANAGER position with an hourly wage of $21 plus commission (averaging an additional $4-$8 per hour).**

**YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- _**You're passionate about shopping and supporting local**_ Our shoppers come to The Local Space for the stories behind the brand, their why's and the nitty gritty on local brands and products.
- _**You're a people person**_Customer Service is out #1 priority around here. It's important that when people come into The Local Space they feel different than when they walk into some chain store. You can strike up conversation, make recommendations, and ensure that every customer has fun when they walk through the doors.
- _**You're comfortable behind the camera**_ A lot of our shoppers find us through our social media channels, so you gotta be comfortable taking photos and making fun (maybe funny?) reels and TikToks.
- _**You can sling local goods like no tomorrow**_ You are comfortable recommending products and upselling products.
- _**You are a problem solver**_ When technology goes down, when we sell out of something, when there is a complaint, you are quick on your feet to come up with a solution that makes the customer leaving happy.
- _**You are flexible**_ You are able to work the cash desk, counting inventory, merchandising product on the floor, packing orders and making local gift boxes.

**YOU'D BE AWESOME FOR THIS ROLE IF**:

- You love interacting with people
- You have previous management and retail experience.
- You love to merchandise and have a creative eye.
- You're full of positive energy and can handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment without getting overwhelmed.
- You love to shop local and support local brands.
- You've worked in retail before.
- You are comfortable working on your own.
- You're not shy and you're ready to get behind the screen of our Instagram and TikTok accounts.
- **You are available on weekends. **We don't expect the Manager to work every weekend, but it is expected that they are available and is something comes up (example: someone calls in sick, there is an emergency, etc.), you are ready to jump up to the plate and head into the store.
- You are laidback and easy going. Honestly, we really like to have a lot of fun around here.

**OUR LOCAL LOVERS LOVE THE LOCAL SPACE BECAUSE**:

- There is constantly opportunities for growth within our growing small business.
- Staff events, night outs and even vacations to the Okanagan.
- They receive 25% off everything that we sell.
- They participate in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise from The Local Space and other local businesses that we love to support.
- They are in control of how much they make based on the sales they complete and are rewarded accordingly. On average you can make an additional $4-$8 extra an hour, on top of their base wage.
- Paid day off for their birthday.
- Great health and dental benefits.

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

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 35 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Commission pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Langley, BC V3A 4G3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What is your availability?

**Experience**:

- Fashion retail: 3 years (required)
- customer service: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person