Posted 22 days ago
Assistant Manager
@ Surplus Furniture
Sarnia, Ontario
Overview
Surplus Furniture is hiring an Assistant Manager for a hands-on, on-the-floor retail sales role developing future store leaders. The work covers daily store operations, sales targets, staff training, inventory, merchandising and customer experience. The posting requires weekend and evening availability and reliable transportation, and prefers prior supervisory experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in daily store operations and processes
- Support sales targets and customer satisfaction goals
- Participate in staff training and development
- Help oversee inventory, merchandising and store presentation
- Motivate staff and foster a positive work environment
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma required, post-secondary preferred
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Weekend and evening availability
- Reliable transportation and computer proficiency
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Retail |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (preferred) |
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Surplus Furniture
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Full company description
Surplus Furniture is a national chain with 33 stores across Canada and 17 stores accross the United States with a strong focus on expansion. We are committed to training and developing our workforce to be top earners and future Managers/District Managers.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,034
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 154
- Reported office locations
- 501 Morrison Road, Gahanna, OH 43230, US
- 90 Anne St S, Barrie, Ontario L4N 2E3, CA
- Business categories
- E-Commerce
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Surplus Furniture
- Surplus Furniture & Mattress
- 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.
Surplus Furniture is a national chain with 33 stores across Canada and 17 stores accross the United States with a strong focus on expansion. We are committed to training and developing our workforce to be top earners and future Managers/District Managers.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Gahanna, OH |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2003 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 21 |
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Looking for a job that’s fast paced and pays you for your efforts? Welcome to Surplus Furniture & Mattress Warehouse, a national furniture chain with locations from Alberta to Newfoundland with a reputation for unbeatable warehouse pricing, no fancy showrooms, no unnecessary overhead, just great furniture, great prices and great people.
Summary
The Assistant Manager is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level. This role is vital in developing future store leaders who will uphold our commitment to excellent customer service and operational excellence. This role is not for the manager that sits in the office, this is a hands-on, on the floor selling role. We are looking for driven, customer-focused Managers who are ready to build a career.
We are looking for
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Experience or interest in retail sales management
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Prior supervisory or managerial experience is preferred but not mandatory
If you are
- Energetic, positive, and customer-focused
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Sales-savvy, understanding how to drive sales both for yourself and the store
- A coach and mentor who can keep the team focused, motivated on target
Basic Requirement
- High School diploma required (post-secondary preferred)
- Weekend and evening availability
- Reliable transportation
- Proficient in computers/technology
What you will do
- Assist in daily store operations, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
- Support the management team in achieving sales targets and customer satisfaction goals.
- Participate in staff training and development activities.
- Help oversee inventory control, merchandising, and store presentation.
- Contribute to team leadership by motivating staff and fostering a positive work environment.
- Learn about budgeting, payroll, and administrative tasks related to retail management.
- Engage with customers to enhance their shopping experience.
- Collaborate with various departments to support company growth objectives.
Call-To-Action
'Step into your future with Surplus Furniture! If you’re ready to grow your career in retail leadership, we invite you to take the first step toward an exciting journey with us.'
Our Hiring Promise
At Surplus Furniture we believe in a personal, human centered hiring process.
- No AI screening
- No automated tools
- Every application reviewed by a real person
To keep the process fair and authentic, we kindly ask applicants not to use AI tools when preparing resumes, cover letters or interview responses.
Accessibility & Inclusion
We are committed to providing accommodations during the recruitment process. If you require assistance or accommodations, please indicate this in your application.
Diversity drives innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and occupations. From day one you will be treated with respect.
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