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Claire's

Global retailer of jewelry and accessories

Assistant Manager

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 12
ContractLaval, QC, CanadaCA$19.60 - CA$23.60 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 to 2 years of retail management experience.
  • Be proficient in using a point-of-sale system to process transactions and manage sales.
  • Be willing to become a Claire’s-certified piercing specialist and demonstrate the ability to coach, observe, and improve piercing technique and service standards across the team.
  • Demonstrate controlled and standardized piercing technique with precision, following positioning, sanitation, and safety protocols while remaining professional with young children and first-time piercing clients.
  • Be able to stand throughout shifts and handle loads of 25 to 75 pounds.
  • Be available for a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Be able to bend, squat, stretch, and use ladders or step stools.
  • Have solid math skills for inventory management, sales analysis, and cash handling.
  • Be able to work independently and remain organized, including during some shifts worked alone.
  • Demonstrate oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with customers, employees, and management.
  • Demonstrate an interest in fashion and stay current with trends to improve customer experience and support sales.
  • Be able to create coordinated fashion looks using products during the shift.

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional ear-piercing services in accordance with Claire’s clinical piercing standards and safety protocols.
  • Coach and validate sales associates and part-time managers on piercing technique, consultation quality, and aftercare education to ensure safe and consistent service.
  • Ensure piercing stations consistently meet documented cleanliness, organization, and readiness standards.
  • Monitor piercing performance indicators and drive growth through strong conversion, add-on sales attachment, and aftercare compliance.
  • Reinforce certification requirements and support ongoing skills validation and team development.
  • Follow and enforce all sterilization, hygiene, eligibility-check, and incident-reporting procedures without exception.
  • Consistently provide welcoming, engaging services that encourage customer loyalty and return visits.
  • Contribute to achieving or exceeding store goals and key performance indicators by delivering high-quality service.
  • Model exceptional, personalized customer experiences.
  • Resolve customer concerns and escalations professionally and empathetically.
  • Promote brand standards and trend-focused selling behaviors.
  • Support recruiting, onboarding, and training new associates.
  • Build positive relationships with colleagues and contribute to an inclusive, energetic team culture.
  • Coach and develop associates on piercing consultations, placement accuracy, building customer confidence, and communicating aftercare.
  • Conduct real-time observations and provide feedback on piercing services to ensure clinical and safety standards are followed.
  • Support certification and skills development for new piercing specialists.
  • Coach selling behaviors, including add-on sales, styling, and customer engagement.
  • Provide real-time feedback, recognition, and performance support.
  • Take ownership of store performance.
  • Support execution of promotions, sales-driving initiatives, and company priorities.
  • Drive store-level conversion for piercing services and products, product attachment rates, and service-execution standards through structured coaching and performance follow-up.
  • Use performance data to identify gaps in consultation quality, attachment behaviors, and sales effectiveness, and implement clear action plans to improve results.
  • Support scheduling, cash management, inventory accuracy, and visual execution.
  • Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and loss-prevention practices.
  • Open and close the store and manage cash accurately.
  • Oversee delivery processing and inventory accuracy to keep the store stocked, organized, and ready to serve customers.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, visually appealing store that reflects Claire’s brand standards and supports a strong shopping experience.
  • Execute operational tasks and company initiatives as directed by store leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least one year of retail management experience is preferred.
  • Be willing to become a certified piercing specialist and provide expert guidance to customers, with commitment to ongoing learning and improvement.
  • Demonstrate a sales-focused mindset and personal accountability for achieving and exceeding sales goals.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and memorable shopping experiences while consistently honoring commitments to customers and the team.
  • Demonstrate timely, considered decision-making that drives sales and supports team success.
  • Engage customers, build relationships, and close sales through clear, intentional communication.
  • Build trust, foster an inclusive team culture, and work collaboratively toward shared outcomes.
  • Work autonomously, stay organized, and make timely, informed decisions when information is incomplete.

About the Company

Claire's

Global retailer of jewelry and accessories

Claire's is a global retailer offering fashionable jewelry, accessories, cosmetics, and a specialized piercing service. Customers shop in stores or online, and piercing is performed by trained staff using sanitary procedures while products include exclusive designs and trend-driven items. It differentiates itself with specialist piercing expertise, two brands (Claire's and ICING), a broad store network across North America and globally, and a family-friendly toy shop. Its goal is to be the go-to destination for self-expression through affordable jewelry and services, expanding its stores and online presence while maintaining leadership in piercing services.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$140M
Headquarters
Bartlesville, OK
Founded
1974

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