Retail Store Manager (18-Month Contract) - Kitchener

We are looking for an enthusiastic and keen individual to fill the role of Retail Store Manager for our Lindt store in the Kitchener location on a contract basis. The ideal candidate must possess strong communication skills and a passion for sales and merchandising.Key Responsibilities:Management of the daily operations of Lindt Retail BoutiqueResponsible for generating and driving corporate salesUphold the values of exemplary customer service through modeling of behaviour and establishing appropriate guidelinesMonitor sales and labour issues on a daily basis with a goal to maximize store profitability without sacrificing customer serviceRecruitment, interviewing and hiring of Retail Sales AssociatesSupervision of store employees to maximize customer service, sales and profitTraining of sales techniques and product knowledgeTimely ordering of merchandise and supplies with focus on overall inventory management and loss preventionDaily reconciling of cash with sales receipts, daily paper...