Full-Time

Job Description
Why Oak?

OAK + FORT is a fashion and lifestyle brand that provides attainable luxuries consisting of modern essentials in full collections of womenswear, menswear, accessories, jewelry, beauty, and homeware. We are a female‑founded and led business that is brought together by a passionate group of people with a natural bond over an aesthetic vision that radiates throughout our collections. From our first studio that opened in 2010 in Vancouver, BC, we now have 40+ locations across North America with a global e‑commerce presence.

At the heart and core of it all, it’s our people that matter most. We offer a work ethos that is driven by endless passion, intellectual curiosity, and perennial creativity. Here you get the opportunity to influence our global strategy and growth, while working alongside incredibly talented people.

What You’ll Do:

As the Assistant Manager you will support client service, sales, overall productivity, visual merchandising, operations, and people management functions of your store. You will support adherence to store and district goals, operational excellence, alignment with company concepts and culture to drive maximum profitability and compliance with company goals and priorities.

What You’re Responsible For:

Meet minimum sales requirements based on store volume (corporate goal)

Provide exceptional client experience by executing OAK+FORT Sales Culture

Build and manage client relationships through client database recording

Be a brand ambassador by keeping up with new arrivals, product knowledge, and wearing current merchandise

Provide industry knowledge through awareness of products and prices in the market

Drive sales through OAK+FORT eCommerce purchases and social media platforms

Maximize sales during special events and customer services

Ensure store team processes cash desk operations with engagement, efficiency,



and accuracy

Respond and appropriately resolve customer complaints and service opportunities

Staff Development

Source and hire top candidates to build a high performing team

Build and maintain relationships with store team, peers, and relevant partners

Train and develop high performing staff to maximize productivity

Provide timely feedback and active informal training to staff

Inspire and motivate team through demonstrating leadership qualities

Ensure staff are adhering to OAK+FORT Sales Culture and service expectations

Initiate and communicate team objectives and updates with Management team and corporate partners

Participate in the monthly Manager’s meetings

Store Functionality

Participate in training and execution of floor management

Ensure the right quantity of stock is in the right place at the right time

Maintain proper presentation of merchandise in accordance with corporate directives

Oversee stock room set‑up and organization

Ensure stock team ships and receives merchandise with accuracy and efficiency

Support cleanliness and maintenance of physical store to create a safe and comfortable shopping experience

Adhere to loss prevention policies to prevent external and internal theft

What We’re Looking For:

Retail leadership experience leading a similar volume location

Ability to influence and drive results through others

Strong business acumen

Ability to communicate and coach effectively

Adaptable and resourceful





Focus on people development and growth opportunities

Present ideas and recommendations in a professional, organized, and logical manner

Why You’ll Love It Here:

Bonus + commission program

Extremely generous employee discount starting from day one

Health and dental benefits (for eligible full‑time positions only)

Paid vacation time off (for eligible full‑time positions only)

An opportunity be a part of our growth journey

Access to training and development programmes

Work amongst an exceptionally talented team

Our Values:

ABOVE + BEYOND

We strive for something greater than ourselves.

SELF STARTER

Entrepreneurship is the mindset that leads to endless curiosity and continuous improvement.

UNIQUELY YOU

We practice acceptance through open‑mindedness and personal responsibility.

CHANGE DRIVER

We embrace change and never fear what’s next.

PEOPLE POWERED

At the core of our brand we are powered by each other.

OAK + FORT is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a respectful, diverse, and unique approach to hiring individuals in the communities in which we operate – allowing each person to be their authentic selves. Our hiring commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to any disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture team. Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location.

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