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H&M

Global fast-fashion retailer of affordable clothing

Department Manager - Assistant Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSherbrooke, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • One to two years of transferable work experience is welcomed, but is not required.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
  • Ability to coach and advise staff on management techniques and progressive disciplinary measures.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stretch, perform repetitive movements, push, pull, and carry items such as mannequins, clothing, bags, and torsos over short distances.
  • Ability to climb a ladder and use a step stool.
  • Availability to work evenings and weekends.
  • Basic computer skills, including navigating and interacting with software and entering data.

Responsibilities

  • Support store sales and profit goals by creating a plan to deliver the best customer experience in the department and throughout the store.
  • Ensure the department has an effective team and support team development, succession planning, talent development, and structured performance management based on results, values, and leadership.
  • Analyze and regularly monitor department sales and profit key performance indicators with the visual merchandising team, take action to maximize sales, and ensure the hours and staffing needed for successful execution.
  • Coordinate with store management to ensure store activities, H&M standards, and best practices are met through schedule planning that maximizes conversion and supports commercial activities while staying within the allocated-hours budget.
  • Plan and prioritize actions with the team that have a clear impact on sales and ensure implementation of the Commercial Guide.
  • Ensure customer-service standards are consistently met through active coaching and leading by example.
  • Participate in operational routines and store tasks, including processing delivery trucks and garments, markdowns, department moves, and price changes.
  • Actively prevent loss and ensure the department follows appropriate safety guidelines.
  • Provide store management and regional teams with information about allocations and replenishment to ensure clothing quantities reflect sales trends, and inform the store manager of potential risks, threats, and opportunities in the competitive landscape.
  • Manage the team’s recruitment, training, development, and succession planning in accordance with H&M best practices.
  • Evaluate and manage department team members’ performance; provide regular feedback, conduct dialogues, create development plans and follow-ups, and take action to improve performance and support development.
  • Communicate business performance, company culture, and training priorities to the store team through daily “Behind the Seams” meetings and participation in weekly leadership meetings.
  • Ensure health, safety, and legal matters are addressed in accordance with H&M standards and local laws to maintain the safety of employees and customers.
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with H&M policies and applicable laws, including managing time-off requests, pay, terminations and corrective action, and employment decisions.
  • Assume full responsibility for the store in the store manager’s absence.
  • Strengthen the company culture by encouraging feedback in daily work and encouraging the team to do the same.
  • Travel as needed to support other stores and provide training.

Desired Qualifications

  • A passion for customer service and helping people define their style.
  • A versatile approach and attention to detail in a dynamic work environment.
  • Willingness to learn on the job.

About the Company

H&M

Global fast-fashion retailer of affordable clothing

H&M is a global fashion retailer that sells affordable, trendy clothing and accessories for men, women, teens, and children through both online and physical stores. The company works by maintaining a fast, efficient supply chain to bring runway-inspired styles to customers quickly and at competitive prices, supported by large-scale production and a broad global footprint. It differentiates itself with its extensive international reach, ability to offer a wide range of products for the whole family at low prices, and a focus on sustainability, including eco-friendly lines and recycling programs. The goal is to provide fashionable, quality apparel at accessible prices to a diverse customer base around the world while reducing environmental impact through responsible practices.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Stockholms kommun, Sweden
Founded
1947

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