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JYSK Canada

Franchisee selling Scandinavian-style home furnishings

Store Manager Trainee

Full-TimePosted on 10/14/2026
CA$58k - CA$65k/yr
Entry
Brampton, ON, Canada
In Person
RetailRetail Store Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment where priorities change.
  • Ability to make complex decisions with integrity that supports company guidelines and makes good business sense.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends as required.
  • Two years of experience in retail management and customer service.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Work alongside the Store Manager and assist with the direct supervision of the management and store team.
  • Learn to lead and manage the store and maximize sales growth.
  • Assist with store loss-prevention processes, including participating in prevention strategies and investigations.
  • Set strategies, sales goals, and targets for the store, and create a communication plan to present to teams at GSMs.
  • Ensure store conditions consistently meet established standards.
  • Promote and maintain a safe work environment.
  • Be accountable for store recruitment and building a high-performance team in the store.
  • Complete the Store Manager Trainee training program to prepare to manage a store within the district.
  • Meet physical demands including walking, standing, climbing, bending, and manual material handling such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying.
  • Move products using ladders and stock pickers.
Desired Qualifications
  • A high school diploma or equivalent.

About the company

JYSK Canada is a branch of the global JYSK home goods retailer that sells affordable, Scandinavian-designed furniture, mattresses, and decor through its network of more than 69 stores in Canada and online. Products cover indoor furniture (sofas, beds, dining tables), outdoor gear, bedding, lighting, rugs, and decor, all offered at budget-friendly prices. The company operates both brick-and-mortar stores and an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop in person or online. What makes it different is its large, family-owned parent company (Lars Larsen Group) with a long history and global footprint of over 3,600 stores across 49 countries, plus a focus on delivering Scandinavian design at accessible prices. JYSK Canada aims to grow its footprint by opening new stores each year and updating existing locations to match the evolving store concept, continuing to make Scandinavian-style home furnishings available to a broad Canadian audience.

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What believers are saying

  • JYSK global FY25 revenue rose 11.8% to DKK 46.3 billion.
  • JYSK Canada keeps expanding, adding Saint John, Edmonton, and Lloydminster in 2026.
  • The company plans at least DKK 2 billion in IT and online upgrades.

What critics are saying

  • Rapidly opening ten stores yearly can dilute service and raise lease mistakes.
  • Calgary union-busting allegations from September 2023 still damage recruiting and retention.
  • If JYSK loses price discipline, IKEA and Amazon will crush its value proposition.

What makes JYSK Canada unique

  • JYSK Canada sells Scandinavian furniture at budget prices, not premium design.
  • Its FY26-28 strategy targets one store within 30 minutes of 90% Canadians.
  • Saint John opened March 14, 2026; Edmonton’s first new concept store opened July 4.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Discounts