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@ Renaud-Bray

Toronto, Ontario

On-siteFull-time2+ years experience
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Overview

DeSerres is hiring an assistant manager for its Eglinton location to support the store manager across operations, staff and sales. The role covers customer service, hiring and training, merchandising, inventory and budget control, and requires at least 2 years of retail experience. The posting states full-time work with varied weekday, weekend and evening hours.

Requirements summary:

Candidates need at least 2 years of retail experience or equivalent, plus leadership, sales, customer focus, organization, time management and strong communication skills.

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement planEmployee discount
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Employer posting date
2026-10-08
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentRetail
Experience2+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Employee discount

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Renaud-Bray

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Full company description

Renaud-Bray, entreprise reconnue pour son dynamisme et son esprit novateur, connait une forte croissance. Avec 33 magasins répartis sur le territoire québécois, une plateforme de commerce électronique et deux centres de distribution, le plus grand réseau de librairies francophones en Amérique du Nord cherche à recruter. Que ce soit en entrepôt, en magasin ou au siège social, Renaud-Bray offre un environnement de travail dynamique et stimulant avec de nombreuses opportunités d’avancement. TOUTES LES PASSIONS MÈNENT À RENAUD-BRAY !

LinkedIn followers
16,869
People associated on LinkedIn
437
Reported office locations
  • 5655 Avenue Pierre-de-Coubertin, Montréal, Québec H1N 1R2, CA
Business categories
  • E-Commerce
  • EBooks
  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment Stores
  • Retail and wholesale
Other recorded names
  • Renaud-Bray
Specialties
  • Librairie
  • Jeux - Jouets
  • Livres
  • Papeterie - Cadeaux
  • and Commerces
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Renaud-Bray, entreprise reconnue pour son dynamisme et son esprit novateur, connait une forte croissance. Avec 33 magasins répartis sur le territoire québécois, une plateforme de commerce électronique et deux centres de distribution, le plus grand réseau de librairies francophones en Amérique du Nord cherche à recruter. Que ce soit en entrepôt, en magasin ou au siège social, Renaud-Bray offre un environnement de…

FieldValue
IndustryRetail
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersMontréal, Québec
Organization typeSelf-Owned
Year founded1965
SpecialtiesLibrairieJeux - JouetsLivresPapeterie - Cadeauxand Commerces
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Job description

Description de l'entreprise

With around thirty stores across Canada, DeSerres is the go-to destination for all creatives and the leading reference for purchasing art supplies.

We are looking for an assistant manager for our Eglinton location.

Description du poste

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the store manager. You will support the team in customer service, human resources management, merchandising, and financial control.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the planning, organization, and management of all operations;
  • Apply the company's business strategies to achieve the sales and profitability objectives;
  • Be involved in the employee hiring process;
  • Be responsible for new employee training, including customer service, product knowledge, sales, and merchandising;
  • Be involved in employee performance evaluations;
  • Through a constant presence on the sales floor, foster a positive work environment that encourages employee engagement;
  • Maintain schedules and adhere to salary budgets;
  • Effectively communicate information to both customers and employees;
  • Perform and supervise in-store inventory management.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

  • A minimum of 2 years of retail experience or equivalent experience;
  • Strong customer focus;
  • Leadership;
  • Sales skills;
  • Good organizational and time management skills;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Varied weekday, weekend, and evening hours.

Informations complémentaires

Benefits :

  • Group insurance plan and RRSP;
  • Discount on in-store products;
  • Flexible hours and vacations;
  • Friendly and dynamic work environment;
  • Opportunities for advancement.

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