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Department Manager - Gift & Home Décor - Mandeville

GARDENWORKS is British Columbia’s largest locally owned independent garden centre company with 10 locations across Vancouver’s lower mainland, Vancouver Island, and South Okanagan.

Join GARDENWORKS and play a key role in inspiring people to cultivate joy in their home, garden & community so that together we create a life of beauty and balance.

We are looking for an energetic & enthusiastic individual that thrives on providing top notch service, has amazing “people skills”, and enjoys sharing knowledge with others!

Overview of role:

  • Leading & motivating a team of sales professionals to achieve sales goals and maintain high standards of customer service
  • Building a strong gross margin through accurate inventory control processes
  • Working with the team creating inspiring displays, managing product placement that is reflective of trend and supports brand messaging
  • Sharing product knowledge, new arrivals, and current trends to inspire our guests
  • Maintaining a clean and organized sales floor, keeping merchandise stocked and organized with day-to-day upkeep of visual displays
  • We look to you to bolster a positive & fun work environment where our team can be proud of their work and are recognized for their contribution

Is this you?

  • Are people focused - you have a strong passion for retail and are committed to providing an outstanding & memorable guest experience
  • 3+ years retail sales & service experience
  • Proven ability to drive results in a selling role, exceeding individual and store goals
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities; manage time, multiple tasks, and deadlines effectively
  • A positive attitude who is a team player and is all about communication!
  • A natural collaborator with the ability to identify opportunities and take initiative
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including weekends, and holidays as seasonal peaks require - you work when our guests’ shop!
  • This job requires extended periods of walking and standing, the ability to perform regular lifting

This is a full-time position 40 hours per week; compensation $23-25/hour

We offer a culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance, benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental), and an amazing employee discount!

GARDENWORKS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Interested applicants should forward resume and cover letter Attn: Amber Castro, Director of Human Resources to careers@gardenworks.ca