General Manager (Contract)

The General Manager is accountable for every aspect of the stores performance ensuring all areas of the store are achieving key results.  They are responsible for leading a team of employees to deliver an exceptional customer experience and for ensuring the store meets or exceeds its sales and profitability goals.  They are responsible for creating an environment and store culture that promotes employee engagement growth and development.

WHAT YOULL DO:

Functional

• Articulate Indigos mission and strategy and communicate business goals to store team 
• Ensure strategic priorities sales goals and profitability targets are met by identifying opportunities to improve sales and omni customer experience control expenses and manage inventory and shrink 
• Act as an advocate for the customer by placing them at the forefront of all decision-making processes 
• Identify local market trends and competitors to proactively anticipate customer needs and expectations  
• Embrace and champion technology that creates high tech and high touch solutions for Indigos customers 
• Lead regular Visual Merchandising Assessments (VMA) and review product flow with a focus on customer experience; driving sales and profitability by allocating resources to support visual changeovers and initiatives 
• Continually assess staffing levels and lead recruiting and selection of new employees 
• Own store schedule 
• Open and close store and manage sales floor 
• Ensure health and safety of employees and customers is top priority and that store complies with all provincial health and safety policies and procedures 

People 

• Build strong teams by attracting and developing the best talent 
• Bring out the best in others; empower and constructively stretch talent 
• Give authentic feedback on performance and potential 
• Ensure all team members understand where they stand and have clear performance objectives aligned with Indigo and team goals 
• Collaborate with others to drive flexible and just in time solutions quickly and easily 
• Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself 
• Help others see the impacts of their efforts and proactively engage others to get input 
• Encourage others to freely share their point of view and be open to feedback 
• Accountable for the overall engagement productivity turnover and bench strength of the team 

Cultural 

• Model Indigos beliefs and convey a positive image in everything you do  
• Celebrate diversity of thought and have an open mindset 
• Take an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning taking risks without the fear of making mistakes 
• Embrace champion and influence change through your team and/or the organization 

Qualifications :

WHO YOU ARE:

• College degree preferred or equivalent job experience 
• 6 years of management experience in specialty retail and/or multi-unit retail business environment; experience leading leaders 
• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time 
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends and holidays 
• Ability to lift medium to large items up to 40 pounds while using appropriate equipment and safety techniques 
• Bilingualism (French/English) is required for all positions in Quebec 

Additional Information :

At Indigo all applications submitted are reviewed in detail by our HR team. In certain aspects of the hiring process artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used specifically for screening and assessments. These tools support our team and are used to help bring relevant criteria to the foreground and do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly fairly and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.

At Indigo Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility are core to our values. We integrate these principles into our training policies and hiring practices and continuously evolve to reflect the needs of the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences including but not limited to individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People of Color) members of the 2SLGBTQIA community and persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at

This posting is for a current opportunity within Indigo

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time