Retail Assistant Store Manager (Ontario Mills)

Mission and Responsibilities Provide consistently high standards of customer experience within the Store in accordance with PUMA’s Brand Values and service standards. Responsible for ensuring the Store consistently achieves or exceeds sales, KPIs and profitability goals through the effective use of short‑ and long‑term planning, expense control, sales and service. Responsible for assisting the Store Manager with the recruitment, training, development and succession of high‑performing, results‑driven employees. Assist in holding the team accountable through productivity conversations, coaching, recognition and performance reviews. Responsible for payroll control and service‑driven scheduling in order to maintain a highly profitable location while providing the highest levels of service to customers. Act as Store Manager when the Store Manager is away from the store for any reason. Ensure completion and effectiveness of training programs. Manage and monitor Loss Prevention education and awareness programs. Required to comply with all Policies & Procedures, operational core competencies and key accountabilities. Responsible for maintaining a safe, healthy and compliant working and shopping environment. Attend off‑site training and position‑related meetings as required; travel may be required. Required to work non‑traditional hours; weekends, evenings, holidays; overtime may be required. The base pay for this position is $26.90 - $29.90 + Bonus + Benefits (Benefit Summary Full Time). Pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Qualifications 2 - 4 years’ management experience in a focused, customer service‑oriented retail environment (preferably apparel/footwear). Proven ability to exceed sales goals. Demonstrated ability to reason through complex issues. Strong team player. Excellent communication skills, ability to present information to large groups. Ability to learn quickly. Computer skills, basic know‑how about MS Office programs and retail software. The ability to constantly walk and move about is required. Use of the following senses is critical to this position: speaking, hearing, near and far acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Ability to lift/carry, push/pull up to 30 pounds regularly. Equal Employment Opportunity PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination. At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity—no matter your background, identity, or experience. Because PUMA believes in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically, we do not use automated systems or AI tools to make hiring decisions. PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran‑status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr PUMA North America, Inc.