Léon is an iconic Canadian company that has supported Canadian families for more than a century. We provide the items that turn a house into a home. We are proud of our history and of the outstanding team of associates who have worked hard to make Léon a familiar name, the envy of our competitors.
Through our management trainee programs, we have helped countless associates build rewarding, fulfilling and successful careers. Currently, Léon is looking for talented candidates for the position of Management Trainee. The ideal candidate shares our core values, which are deeply rooted in our culture and reflected in our actions: Honesty. Integrity. Hard work. Family.
Let us help you achieve your career ambitions through our world-class leadership training programs, which provide you with the tools and training you need to become a high-performing manager within our organization. Together, we can continue to deliver the level of excellence in sales and service that has made Léon a leader in its field.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain open communication with all departments within the storeMaintain a strong presence on the sales floor; be available and accessible; support our team of associatesTeam development; creating a teamwork-oriented, supportive and collaborative work environmentServe as liaison with head office to share information; ensure that associates and managers have access to the information they need to perform their work effectivelyStaff training and development; building a pool of talented candidates who could become future managersRecruitment: Interviews, hiring and onboarding; ensure a positive and successful orientation process for new associatesResolve customer concerns and provide a positive, seamless service experienceDay-to-day store operations management; ensure company policies and procedures are followedPrepare and lead effective and engaging meetingsSupport the general manager and the managers of other departmentsAct as duty manager: responsible for store opening/closing, handle high-level issues and provide on-site assistance to associates and customersHelp with the preparation and management of promotional eventsComplete daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reportsManage merchandise flow in the store; bring new merchandise to the showroom and clear discontinued merchandiseManage merchandise that is unavailable for sale; address product concerns with suppliers and buyersOther related tasksRequirements
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; leads by exampleCoaches, develops and inspires others toward successPeople-oriented; genuine desire to work with and help customers and associatesGoal-orientedPersonal commitment to continuous personal development; ambition and a desire to keep growingWillingness to relocate is an asset but not requiredMost importantly, a POSITIVE ATTITUDE!Why léon?
Ongoing training and development to ensure your success, including access to our internal training platform and comprehensive leadership development programsA lively, dynamic and fun environment with a great teamGenerous employee discount programDiscount programs with partnersAnnual profit-sharing programBenefits program with individual and family options
