Ardene is Canada’s fashion retailer that responds to the need of fashion savvy people in their needs for the most current fashion accessories and clothing at affordable prices. Ardene is growing fast while featuring the new additions of fun and creative fashion accessories, clothing, and footwear, all at the right price. Ardene owns and operates over 400 stores throughout Canada.
Job Description/Wage Averages
Third Key Holder: The Third Key Holder is responsible for providing outstanding customer service as per company standards, generating sales, merchandising and general upkeep of the store’s cleanliness and appearance. The Third Key Holder must adhere to all company policies and procedures, including loss prevention and must demonstrate the upmost professionalism and integrity while supporting the Store Manager in creating a climate of trust and respect within the team. In the absence of the Store Manager and the Assistant Manager, the Third Key Holder is required to provide sales and customer service leadership to employees and project the company’s culture and image through both excellent customer service and strong visual presentation techniques.
Sales Associate: This position is in charge in genarating sales. He/She must ensure that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining solid product knowledge and all other aspects of in sales. He/She is also engaged in merchandising, displays and maintenance of the store’s cleanliness; replenishing merchandise, monitoring floor stock and processing shipments; directing customers in locating merchandise; processing cash/credit/debit purchases at register using a Point of Sale (POS) system; adhering to all company policies per the employee manual. The hourly rate is $8-$10.
Store Manager: The store Manager works with the District Manager in planning and executing strategies to drive sales and improve employee performance. He/she is responsible for the overall operations, sales and profitability of the store. This also includes proper merchandising and maintaining excellent customer service standards through leading by example and consistent training and developing of the store team. The store Manager must adhere to all company policies and procedures and must be a role model and demonstrate the upmost professionalism and integrity while creating a climate of trust and respect within the team. He/she must keep an open mind when dealing with customer and employee issues, listen to others and make fair and honest decisions accordingly. The store Manager monitors performance and takes immediate action on substandard performance. He/she is able to lead and create an overall positive customer and employee experience. The annual salary is $35k to $46k.
Assistant Manager: The Assistant Manager is primarily to support the Store Manager to achieve the sales objectives, improve employee performance and ensure efficient store operations. This also includes proper merchandising and maintaining excellent customer service standards through leading by example and consistent coaching of the store team. The Assistant Manager must adhere to all company policies and procedures and must demonstrate the upmost professionalism and integrity while supporting the Store Manager in creating a climate of trust and respect within the team. He/She is required to provide sales and customer service leadership to employees and project the company’s culture and image through both excellent customer service and strong visual presentation techniques.
Benefits
The benefit package offered byt he company varies from one position to another. You may visit the company’s website for more details.
How to Apply
If you want to join the company’s team, you may apply online through http://www.ardene.com/eng/careers/careerintro.cfm