Department Sales Manager, Hardgoods

2 weeks ago

Burnaby BC VC Z, Canada Sporting Life Full time

Are you passionate about hitting the slopes or cruising mountain trails?

Join us as a Hard Goods Department Manager leading our Ski and Bikes team, delivering incredible experiences to our customers who love adventure as much as we do.

Since 1979, We have been Canada's go-to destination for performance-driven gear and stylish outdoor fashion. From skiing to cycling, we're here to outfit families for their next adventure with apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories for everyone.

We're opening a brand-new Sporting Life store in 2026 at Oakridge Park, Vancouver, and we're looking for a Department Sales Manager, Hardgoods to lead the way.

What You'll Do;

As a leader on our shop floor, you'll blend your love for the outdoors with operational expertise to create a standout retail experience. You'll set the tone as a role model for outstanding customer service, fostering a fun, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.

While partnering with your assistant manager to achieve sales targets, manage team KPIs, and maximize profitability. You'll coach your team to be product and trend experts, ensuring they're equipped to guide customers to their perfect gear. You'll manage scheduling, inventory, and merchandising to keep your department running smoothly and looking sharp.

  • Deliver outstanding customer service, resolving issues promptly and ensuring customer satisfaction at every interaction.
  • Executing visual merchandising standards, including analyzing product needs and implementing weekly plans to optimize sales.
  • Acting as Manager on Duty, leading by example in daily operations, motivating the team, and ensuring adherence to store policies and procedures.
  • Prioritizing health and safety by identifying workplace hazards, providing training, and adhering to Occupational Health and Safety standards.
  • Supporting recruitment, staff development, and performance appraisals to build a strong, high-performing team.

What You'll Bring;

  • A love for skiing and biking and a passion for outdoor adventures that's contagious.
  • With 2-4 years of retail leadership experience, you've successfully led teams to hit goals and elevate customer experiences.
  • You're results-driven, entrepreneurial, and motivated by challenges.
  • Strong communicator who knows how to motivate, engage, and get things done.
  • You're an organized multitasker who thrives on juggling priorities.
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Who We Are;

Sporting Life Group is a member of the Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited company and is a leading Canadian sports lifestyle retail organization comprising iconic banners, Golf Town, Sporting Life and Team Town.

Operating from coast to coast Golf Town, Sporting Life and Team Town's fleet of stores inspire Canadians to get outside and live an active lifestyle, whether it's playing some of Canada's top golf courses, running through community trails, experiencing the exhilarating feeling of the hills, or any sports activity in between fit for the individual or whole family.

Sporting Life Group is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please advise the Sporting Life Human Resources team of any accommodations required to ensure fair and equitable access through the recruitment and selection process.

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