Full-Time

Assistant Manager

JYSK Canada

JYSK Canada

Franchisee selling Scandinavian-style home furnishings

Compensation Overview

CA$43k - CA$48k/yr

London, ON, Canada

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Two years of experience in retail management and customer service.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment where priorities change.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends, as required.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of walking, standing, climbing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and moving products using ladders and stock pickers.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the store management team in instilling company values and customer promises within the team and store through modeling, coaching, and providing high-quality instruction.
  • Assist with implementing a sales and merchandising plan and promote a highly engaged team culture.
  • Assist with loss prevention processes in the store, including participation in prevention strategies and investigations.
  • Assist with store stock management, merchandising, and pricing to maximize sales of assigned categories.
  • Deliver and meet sales budgets and goals in the department.
Desired Qualifications
  • A dynamic and positive personality with strong leadership skills.

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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Simplify's Take

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

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