Store Manager

Grassroots is an award-winning retailer that has been providing our customers with practical, durable, well-researched environmental products since 1994. For over 15 years Grassroots has been a pioneer and a leader in the Green Lifestyle market, inspiring millions of North Americans to reduce their environmental impact and adopt a lifestyle of conservation and environmental responsibility.

Grassroots currently operates 2 retail stores, an online store, and a commercial sales division. As our business grows we are looking for people who understand the fundamentals of business operations, seek the excitement and challenge of operating in an entrepreneurial environment, and want to make a difference. We realize that strong retail management skills and experience will help us deliver green product solutions to our customers and will engage more people in the sustainable lifestyle movement.

Position Overview:

Looking for work that agrees with your values? Do you want to make a difference? Grassroots is seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills to be our new Store Manager. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the operations of one of our retail stores and implementing strategies to help provide our customers with the most responsible green lifestyle products available.

Responsibilities:

• managing and motivating a team to increase sales and ensure efficiency;
• managing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control;
• analyzing sales figures and forecasting future sales volumes to maximize profits;
• analyzing and interpreting trends to facilitate planning;
• using information technology to record sales figures, for data analysis and forward planning;
• dealing with staffing issues such as interviewing potential staff, conducting appraisals and performance reviews, as well as providing or organizing training and development;
• ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met;
• resolving health and safety, legal and security issues;
• responding to customer complaints and comments;
• promoting the organization locally by liaising with local schools, newspapers and the community in general;
• organizing special promotions, displays and events;
• attending and chairing meetings;
• updating colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues;
• maintaining awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing;
• initiating changes to improve the business, e.g. revising opening hours to ensure the store can compete effectively in the local market;
• dealing with sales, as and when required;
• ensuring Grassroots is a dynamic, exciting, and progressive workplace.

Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking capabilities and the ability to communicate clearly
• Demonstrated experience or education in retail store operations and management
• Results oriented and strong strategic planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

What we are looking for:

• Passionate commitment to environmental issues and knowledge of environmental products market
• Innovative entrepreneurial attitude
• Self-starter capable of working both independently and in groups
• Comfortable working in an ever-changing environment ...

Compensation:  Salary Range: $25-$30K/year. Extended benefits are an option.

Start Date: August 2, 2010. 
Location: 408 Bloor Street West.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume via email. Please include your name and "Resume - Store Manager position" in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. 

Grassroots is an equal opportunity employer.