White Tiger Vintage is an independently owned vintage clothing boutique in the heart of Downtown Kitchener. Celebrating 15 years in business, we offer a thoughtfully curated selection of vintage clothing and accessories spanning decades of fashion history.

We're looking for a motivated, personable, and experienced individual to join our team as Store Manager. The ideal candidate has a solid background in retail sales, natural leadership abilities, a keen eye for fashion, and the initiative to help keep our shop running smoothly.

This is a hands-on role with opportunities to contribute creatively and help our small business continue to grow.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee daily store operations and maintain an organized, welcoming, and visually appealing shop.
- Lead, support, and motivate staff, including training, scheduling, and delegating daily responsibilities.
- Deliver exceptional customer service, assist with styling, and actively contribute to sales growth.
- Help develop staff selling skills and encourage a positive, productive team environment.
- Manage daily opening and closing procedures, POS transactions, and cash handling.
- Assist with inventory processing, organization, pricing, and garment preparation.
- Create attractive visual displays and maintain strong merchandising standards.
- Take initiative in identifying opportunities to improve store operations and sales.
- Assist with resolving customer inquiries and day-to-day operational challenges.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

- Strong retail sales experience, with previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
- Confident communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Natural leadership abilities and a proactive, self-motivated approach to work.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliability.
- A genuine interest in fashion, personal style, and vintage clothing.
- Ability to work independently, make sound decisions,



and manage multiple priorities.
- Availability to work weekends as needed.

Additional Assets

- Knowledge of vintage fashion, including clothing eras, labels, designers, and textiles.
- Experience in visual merchandising and fashion styling.
- Clothing or product photography skills.
- Experience with online selling platforms and social media.
- Basic sewing, garment repair, or alteration skills.
- Experience with inventory management and retail pricing.

What We Offer

- A creative and welcoming work environment.
- The opportunity to work with a unique, ever-changing collection of vintage fashion.
- Meaningful leadership responsibilities and opportunities to contribute ideas.
- Employee discount.
- A workplace that encourages individuality and personal style.
- Potential for increased hours and responsibilities.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience, what interests you about working at White Tiger Vintage, and what you feel you could bring to our team.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Store discount

Application question(s):

- Describe a time you took initiative to improve sales or store operations. What was the result?
- Please describe your previous retail management or supervisory experience, including your responsibilities.

- Tell us about your knowledge of vintage clothing, including any eras, styles or labels you're familiar with.
- Why are you interested in working at White Tiger Vintage, and what strengths would you bring to our team?
- Describe any experience you have with visual merchandising, creating displays, or styling customers.
- Please describe your previous retail management, supervisory, or keyholder experience, including your responsibilities.
- Are you available to work approximately 30–40 hours per week, including weekends as needed?

Experience:

- Retail sales: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Retail Store Manager (Kitchener)
🏢 White Tiger Vintage
📍 Kitchener