Store Manager Trainee

**Job Posted - Store Manager Trainee (The Centre Mall)**

We are hiring a Store Manager Trainee for a temporary position at our Twisted Goods location at The Centre Mall in Saskatoon. A successful Store Manager Trainee would be in training to transition into a full-time Store Manager position beginning in January 2026.

**About Twisted Goods**:
Twisted Goods is an independently owned retail gift company with five current store locations in Calgary, Saskatoon, and Edmonton. Our products include gifts, home décor, personal accessories and more; and we keep a consistent focus on sourcing products that are local, sustainable, functional and beautiful. Our business is based on DIRECT input, effort and ideas from all team members - from the part-timers to the store managers.

As a gift company, we focus on having an identity centered around GIVING. We are looking for team members who find value in personal growth, helping others, and contributing to an atmosphere of positivity and productivity. At Twisted Goods we are always asking ourselves how we can give to our customers, our teams, and the communities that we are part of.

We strongly believe that our people are our greatest asset. Our goal is to find people for our teams who are not only qualified and capable, but who fit in with our company culture and values. These are people who can contribute to our success as a company while also pursuing the great opportunities that our company offers - to advance, to learn, and to enjoy coming to work every day.

**Description**:
**Hours and dates**:
**What we are looking for**:

- Minimum of 1-year experience as a store manager in a high-volume store
- Minimum 1-year experience in leading a team
- Strong team building & recruitment skills
- High levels of organization and time management
- Motivated to achieve sales goals, and to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction
- Computer skills (basic computer and internet skills, MS office programs)
- Merchandising knowledge
- Experience in inventory management and shipping & receiving
- Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40lbs
- Creative problem solving skills
- Fun, high energy, positive attitude
- Excellent communication and active listening skills
- Desire to grow with a great company
- Available to work evenings and weekends when necessary
- Holds themselves to a high standard of excellence and sets the example for those around them

**You’ll know you’re right for our team because**:

- You are a strong leader and take ownership of any role that you are in
- You thrive on overcoming challenges, and love to be constantly learning
- You are a great team-builder, and enjoy helping others succeed
- You are dedicated, self-motivated, and a strong team player
- You are great at multi-tasking & prioritizing a variety of tasks
- You are a strong, clear, and positive communicator
- You lead by example and create a positive atmosphere
- You have a passion to serve and assist customers
- You enjoy knowing the latest themes and trends in décor, gifts, and fashion
- You take pride in your professionalism and reflect it in your style and personal presentation
- You want to work for a local business that cares and will push you to be your best
- You have a contagious passion for great products and you want everyone - from your team to your customers - to know
- You love people, and can work well with customers and fellow staff

**Reasons you’ll know you are at home in this position**
- We’ll train you on our computers and systems
- We’ll give you goals and targets to constantly challenge you
- We’ll give you reviews and great learning and advancement opportunities
- We’ll offer great compensation, paid vacation days, and lots of perks along the way
- We’ll make bonus and benefits opportunities available as applicable
- You’ll be part of a team that values your input
- You’ll be supported and appreciated for all your hard work

**Thank You**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $17.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Store discount
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Saskatoon, SK S7H 5M3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What do you look for in a work environment?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Retail Store Managers: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person