About the Role
Lead the opening of Calzedonia’s first boutique in Canada.
This is a unique opportunity to build your own team, shape the customer experience from day one, and become one of the founding leaders of our Canadian expansion.
ILT Group is the exclusive Canadian partner of Oniverse (formerly Calzedonia Group), one of Europe’s leading fashion retail groups with more than 5,000 stores worldwide.
We are looking for an exceptional Store Manager to lead the opening and daily operations of our brand-new Calzedonia boutique at CF Sherway Gardens.
As Store Manager, you will take full ownership of the store’s commercial success, customer experience and team development. Working closely with the senior leadership of ILT Group, you will play a key role in introducing the Calzedonia brand to the Canadian market.
You are a Sales Leader first. We are looking for a manager who leads from the sales floor, inspires the team through example, and consistently drives outstanding commercial performance in a fast-paced retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Leadership & KPI Management
- Drive store profitability by consistently achieving and exceeding sales targets and retail KPIs, including Sales, Conversion, UPT, ATV and Sales Productivity.
- Lead by example on the sales floor through active selling, cross-selling, multi-item selling and exceptional customer engagement.
- Coach the team in real time to execute Calzedonia’s structured sales journey and maximize every customer opportunity.
Operational Excellence
- Take full ownership of daily store operations.
- Ensure operational efficiency, organization and flawless execution across all areas of the business.
- Manage inventory accuracy, stockroom organization, shipment processing and replenishment.
- Ensure outstanding operational standards, health & safety compliance and administrative excellence.
Traffic, Stock & Visual Merchandising
- Successfully manage high customer traffic during weekends, holidays and seasonal peaks.
- Ensure excellent product availability through effective inventory and replenishment management.
- Execute visual merchandising standards with precision to maximize product visibility and drive impulse purchases.
Team Development & Leadership
- Recruit, onboard, train and retain top retail talent.
- Build effective schedules that support business needs.
- Create a positive, energetic and performance-driven culture.
- Inspire, coach and develop your team through continuous feedback and leadership on the sales floor.
Business Development
- Analyze sales reports and store performance to identify opportunities for growth.
- Develop local action plans to improve business results.
- Share market insights and customer feedback with senior leadership to help shape our future expansion across Canada.
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of experience as a Store Manager or a strong Assistant Store Manager ready for the next step.
- Experience in fashion, apparel, footwear, accessories or other fast-paced retail environments.
- A proven track record of achieving sales targets and improving retail KPIs.
- Strong experience leading from the sales floor rather than managing from the office.
- Passion for coaching teams and developing active selling skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
- A hands-on, “roll-up-your-sleeves” mindset.
- High energy, resilience and the ability to perform under pressure during peak trading periods.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
- Lead one of the very first Calzedonia stores in Canada.
- Become one of the founding leaders of our Canadian business.
- Build and develop your own team from the ground up.
- Work directly with senior leadership and influence future store openings.
- Receive world-class retail sales training from one of Europe’s leading fashion groups.
- Competitive salary, performance bonus and employee benefits.
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage after successful completion of the probation period.
- Employee discounts across all Oniverse brands.
- Paid vacation, personal days and sick days.
- Genuine long-term career growth within a fast-growing international retail company.
Compensation
Gross Salary Range: $58,000 - $68,000 (depending on experience) + performance-based bonuses and monthly commission opportunities (On-Target Earnings up to $80,000+).
Schedule
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
- Statutory holidays
Work Location
In person – CF Sherway Gardens, Etobicoke, Ontario.
Apply Today
If you’re an ambitious retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves selling, develops high-performing teams and wants to help build an internationally recognized brand from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.
Join ILT Group and help shape the future of Calzedonia in Canada.
Pay: $58,000.00-$68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
