Yummi Candles is looking for a strong candidate to take on the challenge of growing our retail operations. Our business is expanding in all aspects, products, services, locations etc., and we need someone with superior leadership, communication, and organizational skills to care for this sector of our company.
The Operation Manager will have the following responsibilities, but will not be limited to:
- Support and liaise with Corporate and Store Managers to ensure overall company goals are being met.
- Manage new store openings.
- Ensure operations process satisfies audit requirements.
- Collect and analyze sales data to determine store is meeting financial goals.
- Continuous focus on operational efficiencies (i.e. Inventory flow, process improvement, replenishment etc.)
- Leading and supporting special/pilot projects.
- Provide training, coaching, and motivation to store teams while monitoring staff performance.
- Liaise with Human Resources to maintain, update and enforce safety and security procedures.
Requirements:
- Business related diploma/degree preferred.
- Minimum 5-7 years of previous retail store management/operations experience.
- Must be able to travel between all retail locations and head office.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
- Can demonstrate proven success in meeting sales goals and achieving KPI’s.
- Strong organizational skills, self-motivated and focused on meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrates strong business acumen; strategically forecasts, plans and budgets to the needs of the business.