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Team Leader

Lead and inspire the retail team to exceed sales targets while maintaining high operational and visual merchandising standards. Ensure an exceptional customer experience and foster a collaborative team environment through coaching and mentoring.

  • On-site
  • Burlington, ON
  • Posted Jul 24, 2026
  • Apply by Jan 20, 2027
  • 1 position

Job summary

Department: Canada Retail Location: Mapleview (MAP) Description Are you a confident and passionate leader with a knack for motivating teams to deliver their best? Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where exceptional customer service, innovative visual merchandising, and operational excellence are key? If so, Mountain Warehouse has the perfect opportunity for you! We’re looking for a Team Leader to guide and inspire our retail team to exceed targets while creating a welcoming, vibrant shopping experience that leaves a lasting impression on every customer. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development: Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, uniting colleagues around shared goals. Drive continuous growth by coaching, training, and mentoring your team. Keep your team informed and engaged through clear, open communication. Empower your team with up-to-date product knowledge to meet customer needs confidently. Operational Excellence: Uphold impeccable shop floor standards, ensuring stock presentation, ticketing, and organisation are on point every day. Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing duties, to ensure smooth workflows. Lead engaging visual merchandising efforts to create a clean and inviting space for customers and colleagues alike. Prioritise Health & Safety, safeguarding the wellbeing of your team and customers. Sales & Performance: Motivate your team to meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs. Identify growth opportunities for team members and suggest strategies for their development. Customer Experience: Set the standard for exceptional customer service and ensure it’s delivered consistently. Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally, creating memorable shopping experiences. Represent the Mountain Warehouse brand with enthusiasm and professionalism. Build connections within the local community, enhancing the store’s personal and welcoming atmosphere. We Would Love To Meet Someone Who Is Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service. A confident and reliable motivator, with a talent for inspiring others. Experienced in all areas of retail, from stock control to visual merchandising. A strong communicator who can engage at all levels and provide constructive feedback. Proactive and results-driven, with a track record of setting and achieving goals. Approachable, trustworthy, and a natural team player. Skilled at problem-solving within company guidelines and policies. What's in it for you? Monthly Bonus Scheme: A performance-driven bonus structure, offering achievable targets and providing additional rewards on top of your base salary 50% Colleague Discount across Mountain Warehouse and Animal, with a twice-yearly uniform allowance 6% vacation pay paid out biweekly A stable, successful and supported environment Length of service awards You're not just working in a store; you're shaping an experience and creating a legacy. Embrace the adventure, for you are the driving force of positive change! Disclaimer: The associated recruitment process, including screening, ranking, assessments, recommendations, and selection decisions, is conducted by our team without the use of artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools.

What you’ll do

Lead and inspire the retail team to exceed sales targets while maintaining high operational and visual merchandising standards. Ensure an exceptional customer experience and foster a collaborative team environment through coaching and mentoring.

Requirements

Candidates should be confident motivators with extensive experience in retail operations, including stock control and visual merchandising. Strong communication skills and a results-driven approach to achieving goals are essential.

Benefits

• Monthly Bonus Scheme • 50% Colleague Discount • Uniform Allowance • 6% Vacation Pay • Length Of Service Awards

Listed skills

  • Customer servicePreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Leadership
  • Team Development
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Operational Excellence
  • Customer Service
  • Sales Performance
  • KPI Management
  • Coaching
  • Mentoring
  • Stock Control
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication

Job areas

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

Additional details

Minimum experience
2+ years
Apply by
Jan 20, 2027
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level