Location: Cambridge Centre, 355 Hespeler Rd, Cambridge, ON N1R 6B3

Be Part of the Relaunch of an Iconic Canadian Retail Brand!

Zellers is a Canadian retail brand with a long heritage in value-focused department store shopping. The company is in a modern relaunch phase, offering a refreshed retail experience centered on affordability, everyday essentials, and a curated selection of apparel, home goods, seasonal products, and lifestyle items.

The new Zellers stores aim to combine nostalgic brand recognition with a up-to-date, simplified shopping experience, focusing on friendly customer service, accessible pricing, and a convenient in-store layout.

Zellers is building a new generation of stores and expanding gradually across Canada as part of its ongoing redevelopment strategy.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in driving sales performance, leading daily store operations, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. This role is responsible for helping develop and motivate the team, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining company standards. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a passion for retail, team development, and achieving business goals in a fast-paced environment.

Job Functions:

- Determine needs of the business and ensures maximize sales are achieved.
- Hire, develop and retain management and associate team.
- Coach and train staff and create succession planning for future growth.
- Ensures customer service standards are upheld by all staff.




- Establish and communicates clear expectations of the team.
- Control wages and shrink and ensures store audit compliance and shrink results are met.
- Ensures all staff adheres to all company policies and procedures.
- Ensure visual standards are met as per company directives.
- Oversee and ensure all daily operation functions are performed.

Qualifications:

- Minimum high school education or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in store management or supervisory position
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates ability to analyze business trends to drive sales.
- Demonstrates ability to coach and train team to become successful.
- Strong communication, delegation and follow-up skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced setting.

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

Positions available: 4

Schedule:

- Ability to work a flexible schedule / various shifts to meet the needs of the business including evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Should be available for overtime hours if required

Zellers is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees. Pay: $20.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Manager (Cambridge)
🏢 Zellers
📍 Cambridge