Founded in 2009, Boutique 1861 is a fast-growing Canadian company specialized in womenswear with four distinct brands: Boutique 1861, La petite garçonne, Maison garçonne and Boudoir 1861. The company had its own online store, 1861.ca, as well as four stores, located on Saint-Laurent Street in Montreal. With over 80 employees, the 1861 family has created a stimulating work environment that is constantly blooming. Boutique 1861 distinguishes itself from the rest of the retail industry as the company focuses on wellness and fun at work. You are a motivated and ambitious? Join our team now!

As an Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring a delightful shopping experience for our customers. You will assist the District Manager in various operational and managerial responsibilities, while providing exceptional customer service and fostering a positive work environment. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team in the fashion industry.

• In-Store Stylist:
  • Provide excellent customer service by greeting and assisting customers, resolving queries, and maintaining a welcoming shopping environment; 
  • Complete all transactions at the cash;
  • Ensure the daily restock of the store;
  • Execute different daily tasks of storage and maintenance. 
     
• Operational assistance in the store:
  • Be the resource person in the store; 
  • Organize the zoning and break schedule;
  • Supervise the accomplishment of daily, weekly and monthly tasks;
  • Train and develop a team of Stylist, guiding them in meeting sales goals, delivering exceptional customer service, and maintaining visual merchandising standards.;
  • Supervise and evaluate employee performance and provide effective and timely solutions to specific problems;
  • Supervise the overall customer experience in the store and provide guidance when necessary; 
  • Handle customer complaints and returns, ensuring efficient resolution and customer satisfaction; 
  • Support the District Manager in achieving sales targets and implementing effective strategies to enhance store performance; 
  • Work closely with employees and managers to ensure open communication and a consistent workflow within the store; 
  • Any other related duties.

• Minimum of a secondary school diploma or equivalent;
• Previous retail experience in the fashion industry, preferably in a supervisory role;
• Strong understanding of fashion industry trends, style and customer demandes;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with customers and team membres
• Strong organizational and time management skills; 
• Basic computer skills;
• Advanced knowledge of French and English (written and spoken);

6 GOOD REASONS TO JOIN THE 1861 COMMUNITY :

• 4 days work week (paid 5!)
• Group insurance; 
• Employee discounts for our 4 boutiques;
• Sunny terrace and Lounge & Café area with lunchroom;
• Pet-friendly environment;
• Frequent employee events (cooking workshops, movie nights, artistic activities, various training sessions, summer and winter parties, etc.).

• We are currently looking for full-time candidates with availability to work flexible hours, including evening, weekends and holidays.

Boutique 1861 thanks all the candidates that show interest in this job opening by submitting their resume. However, only candidates considered for hiring will be contacted. The masculine is used for sake of readability. We support equal opportunity for employment.