Stock Associate (PT), AX Outlet - Toronto Premium

Job summary

The Stock Associate is responsible for maintaining an organized stockroom, executing merchandising strategies, and ensuring efficient merchandise flow. They also support the sales team by providing insights from the front line to improve store operations.

Job details

Stock Associate | Part-Time | Armani Exchange Outlet, Toronto Premium Outlets This posting is for an existing vacancy As an associate with Giorgio Armani Canada Corporation, you will be part of a diverse team, who you will work with to drive sales, support an excellent client experience and ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively. Your ability to combine entrepreneurial spirit, passion for the brand and knowledge of the luxury/retail business with organizational skills to support the store will greatly influence the client and associate experience. As a Stock Associate, you will assist in the execution of merchandising strategies. Your daily presence on the sales floor will provide you the opportunity to understand the business on the front line, and you will have the opportunity to use the insights to improve the store’s business. To be successful in this role you will operate with integrity, have a strong team mindset and be results driven. As a member of the team accountable for the back of house, you will be responsible for driving sales by ensuring a well-organized stockroom and strong merchandise flow (replenishment) practices, markdown execution and stock accuracy Our team mission is passionately conveying the vision of Giorgio Armani. Qualifications & Skills Preferred retail experience in a similar position High School diploma/GED preferred Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and demonstrated passion for working as a team Preferred Retail System knowledge Able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekends Physical Demands Activity Demands Frequency Sitting At Desk Frequent Standing/Walking Within Store Environment Frequent Lifting/Carrying Up to 50 lbs boxes, mannequins & other items Frequent Push/Pull Moveable shelving and doors Frequent Climbing Stairs and Ladders Frequent Reaching Below/Above Shoulder To reach higher items on shelves Frequent Fine Motor Tasks Computer Use, Garment Steaming, Applying/Removing Sensor Tags, etc. Frequent Auditory & Vision Hear and see safety signals, read labels, registers, computers, etc. Constant Cognitive Demands Activity Demands Frequency Communication Verbal & Writing Frequent Supervise Teams Direct team members, monitor performance, ensure safety Occasional Plan Strategize to drive business Frequent Fine Audit / Analysis Accuracy of Transactions, Inventory, etc. Frequent Administrative Tasks Various Frequent Why Join Us Join us in our mission to passionately convey Giorgio Armani’s unique vision of timeless and natural elegance, where fashion and design provoke a confident state of being for all people by fostering beauty in the world. The Armani Group is one of the leading fashion and luxury goods groups in the world today. Our company designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches, jewelry, home interiors, fragrances, cosmetics, chocolates, hotels and restaurants under a range of brand names: Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and Armani Exchange. This role offers a pay rate of $17.60 to $18.00, depending on experience and qualifications. We believe in rewarding great talent, which is why eligible team members may also earn performance-based bonuses and annual incentives that recognize individual impact and contributions. OUR CULTURE As a company one of our goals is to motivate and drive a unified team to deliver the Armani experience. We believe the fuel to the power of the brand is through the collaboration of our associates. We are dedicated to fostering the development and growth of our people, roles and structure. Our Benefits COMPENSATION: Commission (Eligibility Based on Position) Retail Bonus Program Employee Referral Bonus Program BENEFITS: Medical Dental Vision Prescription Drug Life Insurance Dependent Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Employee Assistance Program PAID TIME: Paid Time Off for Vacation and Sick Days Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Long-Term Disability Paid Time Off to Volunteer in your Community SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT: Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company Matching for Full & Part-Time Associates ASSOCIATE PERKS: Armani Merchandise Discount Restaurant Discount Uniform Exclusive Friends & Family Sales NOTE: Benefits may vary based on position eligibility YOUR CAREER Training and Development Opportunities Rewards and Recognition programs Opportunities in various brands in the Canadian Corporate Office (Greater Toronto Area), as well as domestic and international opportunities.

What you’ll do

The Stock Associate is responsible for maintaining an organized stockroom, executing merchandising strategies, and ensuring efficient merchandise flow. They also support the sales team by providing insights from the front line to improve store operations.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have previous retail experience and excellent communication skills. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Commission • Retail Bonus Program • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Prescription Drug Insurance • Life Insurance • Dependent Life Insurance • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up • Long-Term Disability • Volunteer Time Off • Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan • Armani Merchandise Discount • Restaurant Discount • Uniform

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Retail Systems · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Merchandising
• Inventory Management
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Retail Systems
• Stockroom Organization
• Replenishment
• Markdown Execution
• Customer Service
• Attention To Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving

Job areas

• Retail
• Sales
• Customer Service & Support
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership