Job Title: Area Sales Manager

Department: APS/Wholesale

Looking to unbox your full potential? STEP UP with the ALDO GROUP.

WE'RE ON A JOURNEY TO CREATE A WORLD OF LOVE, CONFIDENCE AND BELONGING

The ALDO Group has been on this journey for over 50 years. We believe that our passionate associates are at the heart of our success, and that with them we will lead into our future with kindness.

The ALDO Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, not only now, but for the long term. We strongly encourage people who are Aboriginal, racialized, have disabilities, come from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or have intersectional identities to apply for employment with us. At ALDO Group, we will always strive to take steps to create a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes equal opportunity and accountability.#WeAreALDO

STEP UP EXPERIENCE

• Recognition programs to showcase your talent!
• To be part of a company that takes a stand on issues affecting people, the environment, and our partners
• Summer Fridays (because Summer is for fun)
• Purchase discount on merchandise sold in all our divisions.
• Family & Friends events with discounts on our products
• Subsidized cafeteria & daycare
• Subsidized public transportation and free parking
• On-campus gym with access to a trainer
• Flex schedules and telecommuting
• Sick days
• Attractive total compensation!

YOUR ROLE

The Area Sales Manager primary mandate is to provide ongoing leadership throughout the assigned regions, ensuring all Store Managers achieve their financial goals, while operating to all Aldo Group’s policies and procedures. The Area Sales Manager ensures that all Store Managers operate efficiently and cost-effectively through the management of budgets, expenses, LP and by ensuring proper working conditions. The Area Sales Manager is responsible to train and mentor the Store Managers and for the succession and development plan within a region while upholding the core values of the company: love, Integrity, and respect.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Area Sales Managers to ensure strong management team is in place in all stores
• Ensure brand and mission is maintained throughout region
• Work closely with buying and distribution to ensure stores have the proper product to achieve targets and maximize sales in all markets
• Provide quality feedback to buying in order to ensure the stores have the right collection for the market
• Increase productivity and key performance indicators
• Ensure the VM strategy to be industry leading and also meet the needs of our customers
• Contribute to corporate goals and P&L
• Control wages, shrink, operational budgets, expenses to optimize profitability
• Seek new ways to evaluate, measure and drive performance in all areas of management
• Develop and implement new tools/programs in order to be on top of the game with our competition
• Lead and mentor the store team by providing clear direction and well-defined objectives
• Recruit and develop a strong store team to prepare for future growth opportunities
• Implement all company initiatives and training programs
• Inspire all team members to constantly strive for excellence

DO YOU HAVE THE PROFILE WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

• University degree or equivalent an asset
• Minimum 5 years experience in a high volume store including 1 year as a DMIT
• Ability to set and respect company budgets (sales, wage cost, expense, inventory)
• Strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills
• Ability to work in conjunction with all departments that contribute to store success
• Strong ability to adapt to various environments
• Excellent communication, organizational and training skills

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