Store Manager 40h

WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A CLOTHING BRAND; WE ARE ON A MISSION TO TRANSFORM THE FUTURE OF FASHION

Are you looking for a company that pushes the boundaries and creates a community inclusive of everyone? A shared vision beyond only us?

If you answered yes, why not join us? This could be your first step towards a new and exciting career at COS!

About COS: Offering innovative design, elevated essentials and wardrobe icons, COS is a fashion brand rooted in contemporary culture. From the beginning, our design ethos has always put lasting style, quality and sustainability first. Today 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.

COS, alongside Arket, Monki, Weekday, Afound, & Other Stories and H&M, is one of several unique brands that make up the H&M group. The H&M Group employs over 170,000 people in 74 markets across the globe, and we are the 2nd largest fashion company in the world. Since launching COS in 2007, we have opened more than 200 stores worldwide.

What we value most: Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.

At COS we love welcoming new people and work hard to provide an environment where everyone feels appreciated and valued. We celebrate individual differences and recognise the contribution that all our colleagues make, regardless of their background.

Although no two days are ever the same, there are some things that you can expect to be involved  in regularly this includes

• Offering customers a high level of service, through styling advice, product knowledge and store experience
• Analysing selling information and taking responsability for the store sales performance
• Leading and motivating a team of managers, visual merchandisers and sales assistants to achieve excellent standards of service
• Leading on recruitment and ensure induction and trainingto new starters is carried out
• Identifying future talents and putting together development plans to support their progression
• Overseeing store operations
• Creating a great place to work

To work as a store manager, you should have previous management/leadership experience plus the qualities below.

• Approwimately 1 year working as a manager within a retail environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead, train and develop a team
• Customer focused
• Self-motivated & positive
• Adaptable
• A genuine interest in others 
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent commercial abilities and interest in fashion, retail
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends and evenings when required

When you join COS, you will be supported and encouraged by your team from your very first day. In addition to this, you will also receive lots of fantastic benefits, including:

• Staff Discount 25%
• Birthday Off : All employees are eligible for paid time off on their Birthday.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• LIFT Sessions : Virtual wellness program that offers personalized wellness journeys, mindful moments, and live coach chat.
• Corporate Perks and Discounts
• Full-Time Employees: Vacation and Wellness Days : Full-time employees start with 3 weeks’ vacation and 7 wellness days.
• Full-Time Employees: Medical, Pharmacy and Vision Coverage
• Full-Time Employees: Dental Coverage :  Reimbursement for basic and major coverages
• Milestone Anniversary Gifts
• Education Bursary Award
• Tuition Reimbursement Program : Up to a maximum of $5,000 per year for continuing education through an accredited program. 
• Full-Time Employees: $1000 Mental Health Services/calendar year
• Full-Time Employees: Group Life Insurance (incl. primary family and dependents)
• Full-Time Employees: Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Full-Time Employees: Group RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan). 
• Full-Time Employees: Health Practitioner : $750 / practitioner / calendar year

Ready to apply? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link, where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received it, we will keep you regularly updated about the status of your application. The two stages of a successful recruitment process include a short telephone interview followed by an interview/group interview in the store. Should you require any adjustments to this process, please get in touch with the recruiter who will be happy to discuss this.