Store Manager Trainee

Overview

This opportunity is for someone who wants more than a standard job and is looking for a place to learn, grow, and build a career within a fast-growing home furnishings retail environment. The role is based in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada, and is part of a company that positions itself among the world’s leading retailers in its sector.

Role Summary

As a Store Manager Trainee, you will partner with the Store Manager and help oversee the management team and store staff. The position is designed to build your ability to lead a store, drive sales growth, and support loss prevention activities, including prevention planning and investigation work. You will also participate in a structured training program intended to prepare you to run your own store within the district.

Key Duties

• Work closely with the Store Manager in supervising day-to-day store management and team operations.
• Develop leadership capability while learning how to run the store effectively and increase sales performance.
• Support loss prevention efforts, including prevention tactics and related investigations.
• Set store strategies, sales objectives, and targets, and prepare a communication plan for presentation to GSM teams.
• Help ensure the store consistently meets established standards for condition and presentation.
• Promote a safe workplace and support ongoing safety practices.
• Take responsibility for recruiting store staff and helping build a strong-performing team.

What You Can Expect

• Chance to be part of an energetic team and a collaborative workplace culture.
• Room to build a long-term career with growth opportunities across different functions and teams.
• Full-time benefits that include medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to discounts with local and national brands through Perkopolis, including phones, gym memberships, entertainment, hotels, and more.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family at no cost.
• Employee discount on all JYSK products.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate brings a positive, energetic attitude and strong people leadership skills. You should be comfortable in a fast-changing setting where priorities can shift quickly, and you must be able to make sound decisions with integrity while staying aligned with company policies and business needs. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required. Previous experience in retail management and customer service is needed, and the employer prefers candidates with a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification.

Compensation

The expected hiring range for this position is CAD 52,000 to CAD 55,000 per year. Final pay may vary depending on the work location, along with job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market pay considerations.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply. Hiring decisions are made based on the requirements of the role, without regard to unrelated personal characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available on request during the hiring process.

Important Information

This is an open current vacancy, and interest in the role can be expressed through this posting. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Physical Requirements

The job involves mobility-related activity such as walking, standing, climbing, and bending, along with manual handling tasks like lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying. You will also need to move products using ladders and stock pickers.