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Linen Chest

Linen Chest

Family-owned retailer of home essentials

Assistant Store Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Boisbriand, QC, Canada
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience in a management position.
  • Experience in sales.
  • Customer-service orientation.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Leadership abilities.
  • Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Conflict-resolution skills.
  • Ability to manage priorities.
Responsibilities
  • Support the store manager and provide daily guidance, encouragement, and motivation to the team on the sales floor.
  • Lead by example through an active presence on the sales floor and help achieve the store’s sales objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with customer-service standards.
  • Leverage the strengths of each team member.
  • Support store opening and closing, work organization, merchandising, visual presentation, and maintenance of an attractive sales environment that complies with brand standards.
  • Contribute to monitoring performance indicators and applying established procedures.
  • Assume responsibility for the store, ensure operational continuity, and act as a point of reference for the team when the store manager is absent.

About the company

Linen Chest is a family-owned home goods retailer with more than 35 stores across Canada, offering a wide range of home essentials such as adjustable beds, metal bed frames, bathroom hardware, and custom window coverings. It serves customers through both in-store and online channels, providing direct sales and custom services that tailor products to individual needs. The company emphasizes personalized solutions, seasonal promotions, and community engagement while maintaining its family-owned identity. Compared with competitors, Linen Chest combines a broad product lineup with a strong emphasis on customized, in-store service and local community presence, supported by a flexible omnichannel shopping experience. Its goal is to deliver quality home products and personalized service while growing its Canadian footprint and preserving its family-owned ethos.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$25.7M

Headquarters

Canada

Founded

1961

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The C$35 million revolving facility gives breathing room for inventory and seasonal demand.
  • September 2026 promotions and free shop-at-home services drive conversion for custom blinds.
  • Current store presence and online merchandising support cross-sell across bedding, décor, and window coverings.

What critics are saying

  • Gordon Brothers' C$35 million facility on June 2, 2025 signals liquidity pressure, not strength.
  • Wayfair, Home Depot, and Bed Bath & Beyond Canada crush Linen Chest on scale and traffic.
  • If credit tightens before holiday 2026, vendor support and inventory access turn fragile.

What makes Linen Chest unique

  • Family-owned since Montreal, Linen Chest pairs omnichannel retail with custom home services.
  • Its custom window-covering consults and at-home installs create higher-touch sales than discount rivals.
  • Thirty-seven Canadian stores anchor local brand recognition, especially Quebec’s 23-location concentration.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
Chain Store Age
Jun 2nd, 2025
Canada's Linen Chest secures a $35 million credit facility

Linen Chest, the Bed Bath & Beyond of Canada, has received a $35 million revolving credit facility from Gordon Brothers to shore up its liquidity and support future growth.