Full-Time

Assistant General Manager

Posted on 5/9/2026

Holt Renfrew

Holt Renfrew

1,001-5,000 employees

Compensation Overview

$138.8k - $170k/yr

+ Pension Matching + Incentives

Calgary, AB, Canada

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Post-Secondary degree or certificate in Business or Retail management
  • Previous retail experience, preferably within a luxury environment
  • 5-8 years management experience in a similar size business with accountability for managing Managers
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel
Responsibilities
  • Collaborates with DVP/GM in making key decisions that directly impact the achievement of top-line sales and EBIT targets for the store
  • Achieve top-line sales and EBIT targets for the store
  • Deliver all payroll, capital and expense plans within budget
  • Drive productivity by ensuring that retail operating processes and policies are effectively implemented with adequate control and monitoring
  • Recruit, select, hire and on-board the best talent
  • Lead, motivate, and retain a high-performing sales management team
  • Communicate standards, parameters and performance goals to employees and provide coaching to behaviours that help achieve success
  • Personally and through the store leadership team recognize and reward extraordinary performance; give feedback and develop performance improvement plans for underperforming employees
  • Model leadership behaviours that promote a culture of open communication, employee development and trust
  • Develop a clear talent and succession plan for the store, ensuring the retention of key talent
  • Direct the management of payroll and expense budgets for selling divisions
  • Achieve store customer service targets and resolve sensitive or highly complex customer issues
  • Lead sales management team to develop, maintain and grow active client bases within their areas
  • Increase wallet share of high value customers through the consistent delivery of extraordinary personalized service
  • Develop a network of key industry contacts within the retail and luxury community and have a sound understanding of industry trends and practices
  • Direct the successful implementation of customer relationship and Loyalty management programming
  • Partner in and influence the development of store seasonal plans
  • Partner with the DVP/GM in the creation of the store’s annual strategic plan focusing on customer and associate development strategies and actions
  • Achieve Asset Prevention targets
  • Collaborate with Operations role to drive logistics and smooth operation of back-of-house functions including Cash Office, Alterations Workrooms, Maintenance and Shipping /Receiving
  • Serve as MIC (manager in charge) of the store as required
  • Comply with all Health & Safety policies and requirements
  • Ensure compliance with privacy policies, regulations, and cyber security measures.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1837

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Franco Savastano's multibrand experience from Jelmoli and Globus strengthens leadership.
  • Alicia Samuel's IT role drives digital enhancements for luxury retail.
  • Pop-ups with Marimekko and Mejuri boost flagship store traffic.

What critics are saying

  • Sebastian Picardo's exit disrupts strategic continuity before Savastano's start.
  • Knix and SKIMS partnerships dilute luxury image for high-net-worth clients.
  • Nordstrom expands luxury offerings, capturing Toronto and Vancouver share.

What makes Holt Renfrew unique

  • Holt Renfrew partners with Knix for leakproof intimates across six stores.
  • Holt Renfrew exclusively launches SKIMS Mens in all Canadian stores.
  • Holt Renfrew's H Project features &OR Collective's zero-waste fashion.

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Company News

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Canada's Holt Renfrew Names Franco Savastano President and CEO

Holt Renfrew, Canada's leading luxury retailer, has named Franco Savastano president and chief executive officer.

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Knix Joins Forces with Holt Renfrew for Major Canadian Retail Expansion

Knix, the intimate apparel brand, has partnered with Holt Renfrew, Canada's premier luxury retailer.

PR Newswire
Mar 31st, 2025
Knix Partners With Holt Renfrew To Grow Canadian Retail Footprint

TORONTO, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Knix, the intimates, swim, active and #1 Leakproof Brand in North America, launches in Holt Renfrew across six retail locations, including two pop-ups. The partnership features a select assortment available in-store and online, bringing together these two renowned Canadian brands. Knix recognized the opportunity to bring the product into the hands of more consumers with this partnership in the elevated and impactful way that Holt Renfrew is known for. This marks an exciting retail footprint expansion for the Knix brand, to complement their direct-to-consumer channels

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Jan 10th, 2025
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Dec 16th, 2024
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