Icebreaker: Manager in Training

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Founded in 1995 in New Zealand, icebreaker is a pioneer of ethical and sustainable natural performance apparel. Now a part of the VF Corporation, icebreaker continues to challenge the status quo while championing natural, transparent, and responsible ways to do business.
icebreaker looks to nature for the answers and for innovative ways to do more with less. Working with what nature provides and adapting as nature does, icebreaker enables consumers to join a movement towards choosing natural and preserving our planet for generations to come. We are on a mission to be Plastic Free by 2023 and transition all our apparel to merino or plant-based fibers - and we are 91% of the way there To learn more about icebreaker click here.
We’re a community of passionate, authentic, and adventurous achievers Today, we’re a global brand with a diverse team across the Globe. We strive to celebrate those differences and create an inclusive culture where all are welcome.
Manager In Training
- As the Assistant Store Manager, you provide leadership and direction to the store team while successfully executing the company’s vision and values under the direction of the Store Manager.
- You assist in maximizing store profitability by achieving store sales goals. You ensure that store standards and processes for merchandising and operations are well executed.
- You create an inclusive environment and set the example for customer engagement that exceeds industry standards. As needed, you will assume responsibility for the store in the Store Manager’s absence.

How You Will Make a Difference
- What you will do : You contribute to maximizing and achieving store sales goals and monitoring sales progress against key targets. You model and foster a consumer centric mindset within the store and selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers. You support the Store Manager with networking and recruiting high caliber, diverse talent. You provide direct coaching, feedback, training and supervision of the team, ensuring that all company policies and procedures are followed and in compliance.
- How you will do it : By consistently demonstrating clear communication and training, you assist in setting expectations for customer engagement, store policies as well as fostering a high performing team. Assist in managing labor and payroll expenses to maximize sales and profitability. You promote an environment of productivity by ensuring the team has the knowledge and skills to meet store goals for sales and customer engagement.
- What success looks like: You and the team successfully meet and exceed sales results and business goals. You are responsible for assisting the Store Manager in coaching and developing the team. You lead by example, promote an inclusive store environment, and create great consumer experiences in all situations.

Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity
As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Skills for Success
**Years of Related Professional/Retail Experience**: 2+ years preferred; 1-2 years preferred retail management experience.
**Educational Position Requirements**: A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in you, your experience and achievements.
**Physical Requirements**: Standing required for entire work shift. Bend, lift, open, and move product up to 50 pounds (as needed).
- What we expect you already know: Ability to meet business goals by driving results through store teams, how to coach and motivate a team to excel at sales & profit results, proven communication skills, being solution oriented and ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
- What we will teach you : How to continually develop and lead a customer centric mindset and team, how to create and achieve aspirational goals for your team, elevate your ability to coach to meet and exceed sales goals, and how to lead and work as a part of a successful leadership team.
- VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Preserve.

What’s in it For You
Our Parent Company, VF Corporation
We just have one question. Are you in?
**Hiring Range**: $39,900.00 CAD - $49,875.00 CAD annually
**Incentive Potential**: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. Although all positions have a hiring range based upon market