Manager in Training | Lower Mainland

Help people create homes they love. Join the Urban Barn team as a Manager in Training supporting our stores in the Lower Mainland area (Vancouver, Langley, Abbotsford, Surrey, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and/or West Vancouver). With over 50 retail stores across the country, Urban Barn is a national retail chain offering high-quality furniture and home décor. We’re all about making our customers and employees feel right at home. Here, you will enrich the customer experience while growing your experience with a well-known Canadian retailer.Provide the guidance and leadership for our sales team within an inspiring furniture and home décor store. As a Manager in Training, you will be responsible for assisting the Store Manager in creating an excellent customer experience and a positive work environment for the team. You will champion Urban Barn values through promoting respect, honesty, and fairness among our store teams through inspiring, encouraging, and coaching our people to be their best. This position provides managerial development for the eventual role of Store Manager.Our stores are open daily and on weekends, so we are looking for candidates who can work a variety of shifts and be present in our locations during peak customer times (i.e. weekdays, weeknights, and weekends).If you love beautiful home décor and helping people, come put your passion to work at Urban Barn!What You Will Do:Motivate your team to deliver the best customer experienceCommunicate your expectations to the team and provide training, coaching, and feedbackManage store merchandising, inventory, and shrinkLead and maintain the visual standards and cleanliness of the storeGrow and manage the business within your community, representing the brand in a professional mannerPerform additional projects/duties/assignments as required Who You Are:Driven to achieve and exceed sales goals An experienced people leader with a passion for building relationshipsPossess an entrepreneurial spirit to drive business beyond your 4 wallsDetail oriented, organized, and able to work efficiently under pressure Enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentPassionate about interior décor and home furnishingsWhat You Bring:Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in Retail Sales ManagementReliable transportation with the ability to commute to store locations in the regionExperience with leading, coaching, and developing a team Ease of using technology such as a Point-of-Sale system and iPadAbility to multi-task and collaborate Ability to effectively communicate – provide and receive feedback in the momentCommitment to a flexible schedule (Open to daytime, evening, and weekend shifts)The ability to lift and move loads up to 50 lbs / 23 kgEagerness to develop in a long-term role at Urban BarnWhy Join Urban Barn:We don't just sell home décor, we help furnish life's biggest momentsCompetitive salaryA 40% discount on Urban Barn productsGroup benefits (health, dental and vision coverage)A Group RSP programOpportunities for professional development and advancementWe offer a fun work environment with a collaborative team that loves to talk designUrban Barn offers a welcoming environment where inclusion, diversity and equity are paramount. We are committed to creating and strengthening a culture of respect and openness in all our stores, warehouses, and offices.