Flagship Store Director in Vancouver

Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City. Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business. Simons is recognized as a fashion authority with an original shopping concept. Exclusive collections, emerging local and nationally recognized brands, and pieces by top designer names are all available under one roof in the store's distinctive zones.

Are you ready to embark on a new adventure and step into an exciting leadership role? Simons is thrilled and honoured to be making our long-awaited debut in downtown Vancouver at CF Pacific Centre Shopping Mall. Simons is committed to our legacy of retail excellence in Canada, and we are on the lookout for a strategic Store Director to take on the challenge of leading one of our largest flagship locations in a top-tier shopping destination. If you're passionate about retail leadership, creativity, and exceptional customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

• Lead & Inspire: Build a high-performance team by navigating the management team's development to enhance their leadership skills, drive customer engagement, and foster an innovative sense of purpose.
• Drive the Simons Experience: Set the bar high and show your team what success looks like in the downtown Vancouver market, ensuring that all teams master the art of delivering the exceptional Simons service experience to every visitor.
• Optimize Performance: Achieve or exceed sales targets by implementing innovative strategies that drive profitability for the store, while actively pursuing operational efficiencies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Deploy the Fashion Vision: Ensure store presentation and merchandising delivers on our fashion leadership mission. Lead the creation of captivating displays and manage inventory to ensure the store looks and feels exceptional every day.
• Amplify the E-commerce Strategies: Enhance the growth of e-commerce shopping services through rigorous execution, delivering a cohesive multi-channel experience that seamlessly integrates both online and in-store shopping.
• Maximize Relationships: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with cross-functional partners, internal and external vendors, and the downtown Vancouver community. Be a true ambassador and represent the Simons brand with ease.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in Retail Leadership: With 10-15 years in retail (minimum of 7 years in a leadership role), you have a proven ability to manage both people and processes effectively, particularly in fast-paced, high-traffic, demanding stores. A bachelor's degree or equivalent is required for this role; bilingualism is an asset.
• Agile Leadership: With your aptitude for exceptional planning and adaptability, you excel at managing large cross-functional teams in a busy setting. Your autonomous and flexible style enhances overall performance.
• Customer Service Passion: You know how to make Vancouver's downtown diverse customers feel like part of the Simons family and ensure you create a strong sense of vision to inspire your teams to do the same!
• Strong Business and Financial Acumen: You understand the importance of analyzing performance reports, tracking metrics and using data to innovatively enhance processes and procedures. You pay attention to the fine details while implementing effective solutions to meet business targets.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: You proactively seek opportunities to grow the business, drive innovation, and enhance the customer experience with enthusiasm. You take full ownership of creative collaboration to foster long‑term success in the competitive Vancouver retail environment.
• Technologically Advanced: You embrace new technology with confidence and adapt to it effortlessly, showcasing your autonomy in managing digital.