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Lululemon

Direct-to-consumer premium activewear and footwear

Assistant Manager, Operations

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOttawa, ON, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
  • Must be able to travel to the assigned store using reliable transportation.
  • Must have 1 year of experience managing business operations and administration, including scheduling, managing designated labor hours, and managing projects or processes.
  • Must be available for a variable schedule that may include early mornings, mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights or overnights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must understand and adhere to people-safety policies and procedures and perform work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
  • Must be able to move boxes weighing up to 30 pounds (13.6 kilograms).

Responsibilities

  • Implement the Store Manager’s operations vision and communicate it to team members.
  • Plan and prepare weekly team-member schedules according to labor requirements, availability, and budget considerations.
  • Work on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team, and guests.
  • Review and monitor budgets and business data and metrics, including profit and loss statements and expenses, with the Store Manager, and inform planning processes such as quarterly business reviews and sales planning.
  • Provide retail-floor leadership, plan floor coverage, and make decisions to maintain efficient and effective floor operations.
  • Support sell-through management by ensuring inventory-count accuracy and coordinating labor hours to receive product deliveries efficiently.
  • Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects, and initiatives at store level.
  • Complete team-member administrative tasks, including payroll, approving vacation and time-off requests, approving shift swaps, and completing other documentation according to policies and procedures.
  • Inform people managers of projected team-growth needs based on operational trends and results.
  • Establish supportive and productive relationships with team members, focusing on personal and professional development.
  • Facilitate an end-to-end guest experience by monitoring omnichannel programs, including in-store transactions, buy-online-pickup-in-store, phone sales, and ship-from-store.
  • Collaborate with team members to support an optimal guest experience and store operations.
  • Resolve guest feedback and issues, including escalations and urgent requests.
  • Take responsibility for delegated aspects of the controllable budget and labor hours.
  • Provide indirect leadership for a subset of store employees as delegated by the Store Manager.
  • Create and foster a respectful and inclusive team environment that supports team members.
  • Work both as part of a team and independently; mediate conflicts and deescalate guest issues as needed.
  • Build relationships with new people and strengthen existing community partnerships.
  • Use a computer or other technical devices as needed, including for virtual meetings.
  • Move throughout the store for most of a shift to assist guests and complete work; the work may also involve sitting for extended periods.

Desired Qualifications

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • 1 year of retail- or sales-specific management experience.

About the Company

Lululemon

Direct-to-consumer premium activewear and footwear

Lululemon Athletica focuses on premium activewear, loungewear, and footwear for people with active lifestyles. The company sells high-quality, stylish apparel online and through its own stores, using a direct-to-consumer model and a strong community approach through events and an Ambassador program. Its products are designed for activities like yoga, running, training, and everyday wear, emphasizing performance fabrics, comfort, and versatility. Lululemon differentiates itself from competitors with a premium positioning, a loyal customer base, and a robust community and brand-building strategy, rather than relying on third-party retailers. The company’s goal is to be a leading premium brand in the activewear market by delivering high-quality products, fostering customer loyalty, and growing its direct-to-consumer footprint.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
1998

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