Retail Area Manager (Atlantic Region – Halifax & New Brunswick)

Job summary

The Area Manager will oversee daily operations, inventory, and merchandising across multiple retail locations in the Atlantic region. They are responsible for managing budgets, KPIs, and staff development to ensure operational efficiency and sales growth.

Job details

Job Summary MINISO Canada is currently expanding and we are looking for a Retail Area Manager to support stores across the Atlantic region, primarily covering Halifax (Nova Scotia) and New Brunswick (NB). Major Responsibilities: Ensure all assigned stores operate efficiently and in full compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures Develop and manage budgets, sales targets, and KPIs for each store in the Atlantic region Recruit, train, coach, and develop store managers and retail associates Oversee daily store operations and conduct regular store visits to ensure consistent execution and performance Monitor and manage inventory levels, product distribution, and store merchandising standards Analyze store performance and implement strategies to improve sales, profitability, and operational efficiency Prepare and review reports, including sales performance, labour costs, and operational metrics Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, merchandising, HR) to ensure smooth business operations Manage labour scheduling, control operating expenses, and optimize cost efficiency Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of retail management experience, preferably managing multiple store locations Bachelor’s degree in a related field Eligible to work in Canada Strong leadership skills with a results-driven mindset Excellent merchandising and store execution capabilities Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently in a geographically dispersed region A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required Willingness to travel frequently between Halifax and New Brunswick locations

What you’ll do

The Area Manager will oversee daily operations, inventory, and merchandising across multiple retail locations in the Atlantic region. They are responsible for managing budgets, KPIs, and staff development to ensure operational efficiency and sales growth.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of retail management experience, preferably in a multi-unit capacity, and a bachelor's degree. A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required for frequent travel between store locations.

Listed skills

• Operational Efficiency · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Retail management
• Budget management
• Sales target setting
• KPI analysis
• Staff recruitment
• Staff training
• Store operations
• Inventory management
• Merchandising
• Operational efficiency
• Leadership
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Reporting
• Labour scheduling
• Retail Operations
• Operational Efficiency
• Results-Driven Approach
• Business Operations
• Valid Driver's License
• Budgeting
• Sales
• Virtual Teams
• Interpersonal Communications
• Inventory Management
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Operating Expense
• Operations
• Retail Sales
• Scheduling

Job areas

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Sales
• Retail Area Manager
• Retail Store Manager
• Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers