Full-Time
Assistant Store Manager
Flagship, Sherway Gardens
Updated on 9/4/2026
Reitmans
Multi-brand private-label women's apparel retailer
Compensation Overview
CA$52k - CA$58k/yr
Toronto, ON, Canada
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- At least 2 years of experience in team management or supervision in a retail or customer-focused environment.
- Ability to deliver an exceptional customer experience and engage the team in upholding high service standards.
- Strong organization, planning, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to maintain a high level of performance and quality under pressure.
- Proven ability to lead a team toward achieving objectives.
- Solid skills in driving strong sales performance.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
- Good sense of style and solid knowledge of fashion trends.
- Proficiency in point-of-sale, enterprise resource planning, applicant tracking, and Microsoft Office Suite systems.
- Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 40 pounds (18 kilograms), and use a step ladder reaching up to 3 meters (10 feet).
- High school diploma required.
- Inspire and develop a high-performing team in a positive environment, maintaining an active presence on the sales floor to guide and motivate.
- Deliver an outstanding customer experience and prioritize customer satisfaction.
- Monitor key performance indicators, identify opportunities, and recommend actions to support store goals and brand growth.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training team members; support succession planning and performance management processes.
- Manage inventory, compliance, and operational procedures.
- Maintain an appealing environment aligned with presentation standards and optimize product displays to maximize sales and profitability.
- Propose creative, tailored solutions in a dynamic environment and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Foster a positive environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and employee engagement; lead by example and ensure adherence to the dress code.
- Assist in planning floor coverage, organizing daily tasks, and delegating as needed to maintain smooth operations.
- Support omnichannel initiatives to maximize sales and deliver a seamless customer experience.
Reitmans designs, sources, and sells private-label women’s clothing and accessories through brands Reitmans, Penningtons, and RW&CO, with products sold in stores and online mainly in Canada. Manufacturing is outsourced to third-party suppliers, while the company controls product design, merchandising, and marketing. It targets everyday wear, plus-size fashion, and work-to-casual styles across its multi-brand portfolio. After a 2020 restructuring that streamlined its store footprint, the company focuses on profitability and growth in Canada by leveraging its brands and expanding e-commerce.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 net revenues rose 0.8% to $160.1 million, with sales per transaction higher.
- Gross margin held 55.7% in Q1 2026, while SG&A fell 2.2%.
- No long-term debt and $151.0 million cash support transformation through 2026-2027.
What critics are saying
- Fiscal 2026 EBITDA fell to $18.7 million; margin pressure persists despite revenue growth.
- Inventory reached $110.2 million and write-downs continued, signaling markdown risk into 2027.
- Canadian apparel rivals H&M, Zara, and Shopify-native brands attack Reitmans’ core audience.
What makes Reitmans unique
- Three banners—Reitmans, Penningtons, RW&CO.—target distinct Canadian women’s niches.
- January 31, 2026 cash of $151.0 million funds store refreshes without debt.
- Carrefour Laval flagship and Eaton Centre RW&CO. redesign signal disciplined brand reinvention.
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Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Flexible Hours
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Company News
Slideshow: new Reitmans' concept store. August 31, 2026 | 12:43 pm CDT LAVAL, Quebec - Toronto-based Burdifilek created a new concept design for Reitmans, a prominent century-old womenswear retailer. Burdifilek's design translates Reitmans' heritage into a contemporary retail experience, balancing legacy with modern consumer expectations. At the heart of the vision was the creation of a strong visual identity for Reitmans. Inspired by the strategies of high-fashion ateliers, the studio engages visitors through a singular signature color. Anchored in warmth, accessibility, and confidence, the concept pairs wood with high-gloss finishes, clear sightlines, and enhanced spatial flow, crafting a more intuitive and considered brand experience. "Reitmans has a long-standing legacy. Our goal was not to reinvent it, but to reinterpret it," explained Diego Burdi, founder and creative director of Burdifilek. "We highlighted the familiarity of the brand within a confident setting that will resonate across Canada." Rather than chasing spectacle, the design of the 5,000-square-foot store focuses on longevity, an environment that can adapt, evolve, and continue to serve a broad Canadian audience. It is a retail design model grounded in familiarity, but sharpened for today: practical, composed, and confident. The result is an inviting, contemporary environment that reinforces the brand's commitment to style, inclusivity, and everyday ease. "In an era of rapid retail change, the forces at work are both global and local," said Paul Filek, founder and managing partner of Burdifilex. "Our partnership with Reitmans reaffirms design as an investment in business strategy for legacy brands and secures its longevity in a demanding market." Rich Christianson | President/Owner/C-Level Rich Christianson is the owner of Richson Media LLC, a Chicago-based communications firm focused on the industrial woodworking sector. Rich is the former long-time editorial director and associate publisher of Woodworking Network. During his nearly 35-year career, Rich has toured more than 250 woodworking operations throughout North America, Europe and Asia and has written extensively on woodworking technology, design and supply trends. He has also directed and promoted dozens of woodworking trade shows, conferences and seminars including the Cabinets & Closets Conference & Expo and the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo, Canada's largest woodworking show.