Location: Bute St, Vancouver, BCWorkplace Type: On-SiteJob Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: $44,000 - $48,000

The Team

Founded in 2003, Livestock is Canada’s premier lifestyle apparel and footwear boutique, opening its first retail store in Vancouver, Canada. Since then, Livestock has grown across Canada, with stores in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal, alongside an omni-channel online store that ships to customers around the world.

Our team is passionate about fashion, footwear, design, and the culture that surrounds them. We curate high-quality collections from carefully selected brands, including Nike, Brain Dead, adidas, Carhartt WIP, Converse, G-SHOCK, and more, alongside our in-house Livestock label. We believe that style is not defined by exclusivity or price, and this philosophy guides every product we select, every item we design, and every collaboration we create.

At Livestock, our people are at the heart of the customer experience. We’re committed to building passionate, inclusive, and high-performing teams who share a genuine appreciation for product, culture, and delivering exceptional service to our community.

Role Overview

We are seeking a agile, commercially driven Store Manager to lead our Livestock Bute St. location in a fast-paced, lifestyle and fashion-focused retail environment. This role is accountable for the overall performance and success of the store, with ownership across sales, customer experience, people leadership, operational execution, and commercial results.

As both a leader and an active presence on the sales floor, you will lead and develop a high-performing team while delivering an exceptional customer experience yourself. You will drive key business KPIs, maintain the premium visual standards that define Livestock, and build a strong store culture rooted in product knowledge, community, and performance. As the senior leader in the store, you will take full ownership of developing your team, building future leaders, and identifying opportunities to grow the business within your local community.

Key Responsibilities

Store Leadership &

- Team Development Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team with a strong focus on engagement, accountability, and results

Build a strong talent pipeline by identifying, developing, and preparing top performers for future leadership opportunities

Recruit, onboard, train, and develop new and newly promoted team members in partnership with the People &





- Culture and Talent Acquisition teams

Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management to support individual and team success

Create a positive, inclusive, and high-performance store culture that reflects Livestock’s values and commitment to exceptional experiences

Develop effective weekly schedules and delegate daily priorities to ensure the team is positioned to meet business needs

Lead by example and remain actively engaged on the sales floor, supporting both customers and team members as needed

Make sound, business-critical decisions and confidently lead the store in a quick-paced environment Sales &

- Customer Experience Take ownership of overall store sales performance and lead the team to achieve and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly targets

Develop and execute strategies to drive sales, conversion, and customer engagement while maintaining company standards

Deliver exceptional customer experiences through strong product knowledge, genuine customer engagement, and an understanding of current trends and culture

Build a strong community culture through meaningful customer relationships and local engagement

Monitor business performance and identify opportunities to improve sales, productivity, and the overall customer experience

Maintain strong knowledge of current and upcoming product releases, trends, and brand initiatives, ensuring this expertise is shared across the team

Lead and support local events, activations, and community initiatives while ensuring alignment with company and brand standards Store Operations &

- Commercial Excellence Take full ownership of day-to-day store operations, ensuring consistent execution across inventory, merchandising, visual presentation, and operational standards

Drive commercial performance through effective inventory management, stock optimization, and identification of in-store growth opportunities

Ensure the store’s visual presentation consistently meets the standards established by the head office team

Ensure compliance with company policies,



procedures, health and safety requirements, and loss prevention standards

Oversee accurate and timely biweekly payroll submissions for the store team Performance &

- Business Results Take full accountability for achieving store sales, operational, and people performance targets

Analyze business data and trends to identify opportunities, solve problems, and make informed commercial decisions

Continuously evaluate and improve in-store strategies while maintaining alignment with company standards and priorities

Establish clear expectations and hold the leadership and store team accountable for delivering results

Partner with Support Office teams to execute key business initiatives and drive continuous improvement

Demonstrate strong ownership, initiative, and a solutions-focused approach to leading the overall success of the store What You Bring 5+ years of retail management experience, with a proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams

Strong commercial and business acumen with the ability to analyze performance and drive sales results

Proven experience in recruiting, coaching, developing, and building strong teams and future leaders

Passion for fashion, footwear, sneakers, and lifestyle retail

Confidence in making business-critical decisions and managing multiple priorities independently

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and engage others

Proactive, goal-oriented, and highly organized with a solid sense of ownership

Experience using business data and reporting to identify trends and opportunities

Strong proficiency with G-Suite and other business systems

Comfortable working with retail technology and iOS-based programs

Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak trade periods What we Offer Staff discount

Performance-driven culture with growth opportunities

Training and development in both sales and operations Extended health, dental, vision, professional services (RMT, Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, etc.) coverage Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.

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