Store Manager

Join the Party! We are looking for individuals who can assist our customers to plan the perfect party!

Party City offers customers all they need to plan their event with a mix of party supplies such as balloons, decorations, favours for birthdays, holiday parties, and special occasions, as well as halloween costumes and décor.

Party City offers competitive compensation packages including; benefits, potential for profit sharing, training, and career opportunities from within and in other Party City locations across the country or in other Canadian Tire stores.

Summary

Party City Coquitlam is a specialty retail store located in Coquitlam, British Columbia, offering a wide selection of party supplies, balloons, decorations, tableware, costumes, gifts, and seasonal merchandise. The store serves individuals, families, businesses, and community organizations planning birthdays, holidays, weddings, and other celebrations. Through in-store and online shopping options, including balloon-order pickup services, Party City Coquitlam is committed to providing customers with convenient access to products and ideas for celebrations of all sizes.

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Store Manager - Retail to play a key role in the continued success of our retail location. The ideal candidate will be a confident and dependable leader with strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills. They should be customer-focused, results-oriented, and capable of supporting a positive and professional work environment.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• • Plan, organize, and oversee the overall operations of the retail store to support business objectives and ensure efficient day-to-day performance.
• Lead, supervise, and support store employees by assigning duties, setting expectations, and monitoring workplace performance.
• Review sales activity, customer preferences, market conditions, and competitor trends to identify opportunities for business growth.
• Help determine the range of merchandise offered based on customer demand, seasonal needs, inventory levels, and company direction.
• Establish and apply store policies related to pricing, promotions, discounts, returns, and customer transactions.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to source merchandise, negotiate purchasing terms, and maintain appropriate product availability.
• Develop and carry out local sales, promotional, and marketing initiatives to increase store traffic and support revenue targets.
• Prepare and monitor operating budgets, control expenses, authorize purchases, and review sales and financial results.
• Maintain high customer-service standards, address customer concerns, and implement improvements to enhance the shopping experience.
• Identify staffing needs and participate in recruiting, selecting, onboarding, training, developing, and retaining qualified employees.
• Monitor inventory levels, product presentation, store appearance, and operational standards to ensure consistency with company expectations.
• Ensure store activities comply with company policies, workplace safety requirements, security procedures, and applicable regulations.

Requirements

Employment Requirements:

• • Completion of secondary school is required.
• A college diploma or university degree in business administration, retail management, communications, public relations, or another field related to the products or services offered is considered an asset.
• Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in retail sales or retail operations.
• Previous experience in a supervisory, assistant manager, department manager, or similar leadership position within a retail environment.
• Ability to manage employees and maintain effective working relationships with customers, suppliers, and team members.
• Understanding of retail operations, sales performance, inventory management, customer service, and basic financial controls.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal periods as required.

Your Skills:

• • Proven leadership and team-management ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Effective staff coordination, instruction, and motivation.
• Strong organization and time management.
• Ability to monitor employee performance and evaluate operational results.
• Sound judgment, critical thinking, and effective decision-making.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion.
• Customer-focused approach with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Adaptability, willingness to learn, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.

Potential Career Opportunities

Next levels: Other retail, customer service and management opportunities across the larger Canadian Tire family (Canadian Tire Stores, PartSource, Mark"s, FGL Sports Ltd, Canadian Tire Petroleum, Canadian Tire Corporation Limited and Canadian Tire Financial Services).

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

In compliance with the store"s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures:

• Standing/walking for 8 hours.
• Lifting and/or carrying merchandise items, as required, on a regular, frequent and unassisted basis. Merchandise item may vary in weight from “light" to “heavy".
• Lifting and turning repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Lifting above the shoulder, from floor to shoulder and floor to waist.
• Walking and carrying things at the same time and pushing/pulling, as required.
• Twisting, turning, reaching and working above shoulder level.
• Ability to go up and down a ladder while carrying products of various weights.

Our offering includes:

• Competitive compensation and benefit package
• Potential for Profit Sharing
• Employee Shopping Discounts
• Flexible work hours
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Scholarships
• A culture of performance & accountability
• A supportive and positive team environment

Background Check Requirements:

As a condition of employment, this position may be subject to the successful completion of the following pre-employment conditions:

• Reference Check
• Employment Verifications
• Criminal Background Check
• Credit Check

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary: $70000- $93018 Per Year

**Vacancy Type:**Existing

Job Type:
fulltime

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