Area Director

Job description

Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City. Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business. Simons is recognized as a fashion authority with an original shopping concept. Exclusive collections, emerging local and nationally recognized brands, and pieces by top designer names are all available under one roof in the store’s distinctive zones. The incumbent will be a member of the store's senior management team and responsible for ensuring compliance with Simons' quality standards regarding merchandising, visual presentation, and customer service. Responsibilities: Train, supervise, and help the service and merchandising managers grow professionally. Supervise the management team members' skills and performances. Plan staff schedules. Ensure that Simons' merchandising and visual presentation methods are well understood and effectively applied. Manage discounts, special promotions, price signs, and inventory control. Set the example to show our commitment to providing the highest level of customer service, a tradition that the Simons family has always embraced. Requirements: Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask, effectively set priorities, and solve problems. Great adaptability. Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with the physical and mental energy to do so. Ability to evaluate the products' visual presentation and suggest areas for improvement and innovative ideas to the team. Good teaching skills to build, train, and coach a strong and competent team. Passionate about customer service and fashion. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Significant professional experience in product marketing, visual presentation, scheduling, and supervising teams in a retail fashion environment (major asset). Able to communicate in the official language of the province of the Simons store for which the candidate is applying. Quebec: French Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Nova Scotia: English Benefits: A telemedicine service and Employee and Family Assistance Program. Group insurance plan and RRSP. Up to 40% off Simons purchases. Salary Range: $67,217.92 - $105,028.00 At Simons, people are at the heart of all that we do. We pay special attention to the well-being of our employees and their families, highlighting important moments that mark their journey, including service anniversaries and significant life milestones. Creativity, community, and respect are an integral part of our DNA. We offer everyone the opportunity to build a career that’s suited to them, whether that’s at our stores, head office, or Campus in Quebec City. Proud to recognize our teams’ contributions, we provide competitive work conditions as well as a comprehensive and scalable range of benefits. We also promote flexibility and a welcoming, inclusive, and caring work environment, where everybody can reach their full potential. Take this opportunity to join our dedicated team and make a difference at a company where people are the top priority.