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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-timeQuébec City, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • One to two years of transferable work experience is welcome.
  • 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, and 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.
  • May need to travel to support other stores and provide training.

Responsibilities

  • Support store sales and profit objectives by establishing a plan to deliver the best customer experience in the department and across the store.
  • Analyze and regularly monitor department sales and profit key performance indicators with the visual merchandising team, take measures to maximize sales, and ensure the team has the work hours and staffing needed for successful execution.
  • Coordinate with store management on scheduling to ensure store activities, H&M standards, and best practices are followed, maximize conversion, support commercial activities, provide excellent customer service, and remain within the allocated commercial-hours budget.
  • Plan and prioritize actions with the team that clearly affect sales and ensure the Commercial Guide is implemented.
  • Ensure customer-service standards are met through active coaching and leading by example.
  • Participate in operational routines and store tasks, including processing delivery trucks and clothing, markdowns, department moves, and price changes.
  • Prevent losses and ensure the department follows appropriate safety guidelines.
  • Inform the store manager and regional teams about allocations and replenishment needs based on sales trends, and advise 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, hold 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, legal, and security matters are handled according to H&M standards and local laws to protect employees and customers.
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities under H&M policies and applicable laws, including handling time-off requests, wages, terminations and corrective actions, and employment decisions.
  • Assume full responsibility for the store when the store manager is absent.
  • Strengthen the company culture by encouraging feedback in daily work and encouraging the team to do the same.

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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