Assistant Store Manager
Job Summary
Come Work With Us!
Join QE Homes vibrant retail team and help shape the guest experience in one of Canadas most beloved home décor destinations. As an Assistant Store Manager youll support the Store Manager in driving store performance inspiring your team and delivering exceptional guest service. Your leadership will play a vital role in creating a warm welcoming environment that reflects our brands commitment to comfort style and quality.
What Youll Be Working On
- Supporting the Store Manager in daily operations including sales merchandising team leadership and guest experience.
- Providing coaching and feedback to team members to help them meet performance goals and grow professionally.
- Fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that aligns with QE Homes values.
- Meeting or exceeding daily weekly and monthly sales targets.
- Leading by example on the sales floor delivering exceptional service and product knowledge.
- Ensuring visual merchandising standards are consistently met and exceeded.
- Helping recruit train and onboard new team members.
- Assisting in inventory management and loss prevention initiatives.
- Stepping into the Store Manager role in their absence to ensure operational continuity.
The Physical Side of the Role
- Ability to stand for up to 8 hours.
- Ability to lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to shift push reach stretch twist bend pull or maneuver weight over 50 lbs. to fold stock and build or display addition you may be required to change beds including moving a mattress to put on a bed skirt.
- Comfortable climbing ladders for merchandising and stock.
What Will Set You Up for Success
- 2 years of retail experience with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
- A strong passion for home décor design and creating beautiful spaces.
- Ability to coach motivate and inspire a diverse team.
- Clear and confident communication skills both verbal and written.
- Experience using POS systems and working in a fast-paced retail setting.
- Strong organizational and operational skills.
- A hands-on leadership style.
What Youll Need to Thrive Here
- Enthusiastic team-oriented and adaptable.
- Guest-focused with a solution-oriented mindset.
- A self-starter who takes initiative and leads with positivity.
- Comfortable balancing operational tasks with a guest-first mentality.
- Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
- Open availability including days evenings weekends and holidays.
How We Invest in You
- Competitive salary final compensation based on experience and skills.
- Extended health and dental benefits for those working 28 hours.
- Employee discount program.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- Online training program and leadership development support.
- Receive a free set of sheets upon completing our QE Home University training program.
- Referral bonus program (up to $300).
Lets Grow Together
At QE Home we are committed to creating an inclusive accessible and equitable workplace where different experiences perspectives and paths are welcomed and valued.
If youre excited about this opportunity even if you dont meet every single requirement we encourage you to apply. Were committed to creating a fair and supportive hiring process and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment. If needed please email with your accommodation requests.
About QE Home
QE Home is a proudly Canadian company designing beautiful affordable bedding and home décor since 1992. With over 70 stores nationwide and a growing online presence were passionate about helping our guests and our team feel truly at home.
Every application is reviewed by a member of our team. We do not use artificial intelligence as part of our application screening or selection process.
This posting is for an existing vacancy that we are actively hiring to fill.
Required Experience:
Manager