Posted 4 days ago
Retail Store Manager
@ Mind Games
Oshawa, Ontario
Overview
Mind Games, a specialty retailer of games, puzzles and toys, is hiring a full-time Store Manager for its Oshawa Centre location in Oshawa, ON. The role leads store operations, sales, financial performance and a retail team, and it requires at least 3 years of specialty retail management experience. The posting states pay of $21 to $25 per hour.
Pay:
$21–$25 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily store operations and profitability
- Lead, coach and develop the store team
- Drive sales through promotions and merchandising
- Manage budgets, expenses and financial reports
- Run loss prevention and shrink control programs
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years of specialty retail management experience
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Customer-focused communication skills
- Expertise in sales growth and merchandising
- Bachelor's degree in business preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business Administration |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Employee discount |
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Mind Games
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The Shop for Creative Minds at Play
Full company description
Mind Games is North America's leading specialty retailer of games, collectibles, and creative entertainment. With over 33 locations across Canada and the United States, we offer a thoughtfully curated selection of board games, puzzles, trading cards, collectibles, and trend-driven products designed to inspire connection, discovery, and play.
- LinkedIn followers
- 510
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 28
- Reported office locations
- Unit 1 - 380 Bentley Street, Markham, Ontario L3R3L2, CA
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- Other recorded names
- Mind Games
- Mind Games USA
- Specialties
- Toys & Games
- Action Figures
- Funko POp
- Family Games
- Educational Toys & Games
- Board Games
- Strategy Games
- Jigsaw Puzzles
- 3D Puzzles
- Plush Toys
- RC Cars
- Traditional Games
- Card Games
- Gift and Decoration
- and Adult Party Games
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Mind Games is North America's leading specialty retailer of games, collectibles, and creative entertainment. With over 33 locations across Canada and the United States, we offer a thoughtfully curated selection of board games, puzzles, trading cards, collectibles, and trend-driven products designed to inspire connection, discovery, and play.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Markham, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1993 |
| Specialties | Toys & GamesAction FiguresFunko POpFamily GamesEducational Toys & GamesBoard GamesStrategy GamesJigsaw Puzzles3D PuzzlesPlush Toys |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 21 |
| View page |
About Mind Games
Mind Games is North America’s premier specialty retailer “Where Creative Minds Come to Play”!
Our stores are filled with games, puzzles, and toys for every age and occasion. We don’t just sell products, we create experiences, spark creativity, and give people the chance to explore hobbies and interests they love.
We’re looking for a driven Store Manager to lead store performance, inspire a high-performing team, and deliver an outstanding customer experience. You’ll own sales results, champion operational excellence, and foster an engaging, customer-first culture.
If you’re a dynamic retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about results, team development, and creating memorable in-store experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Oversee daily store operations to ensure efficiency, profitability, and an exceptional customer experience.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team through ongoing training, performance management, and succession planning.
Drive sales by executing business strategies, promotional initiatives, and effective merchandising plans.
Manage financial performance, including budgeting, expense control, and analysis of variances to achieve targets.
Build strong customer relationships to understand needs and enhance service delivery.
Analyze sales and financial reports to identify opportunities and implement strategies to improve performance.
Ensure compliance with company policies, as well as health and safety regulations.
Execute and monitor loss prevention and shrink control programs.
You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications and skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
3+ years of management experience in a specialty retail or customer-focused environment.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills with a proven ability to recruit, hire, and train high-performing teams.
Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
Expertise in sales growth, merchandising strategies, expense control, shrink reduction, and brand differentiation.
Highly organized with the ability to multitask and drive operational excellence.
Passion for board games, pop culture, and creating memorable customer experiences.
Energetic, outgoing, and motivated personality that thrives in a fast-paced retail environment.
Pay Rate: $21–$25 per hour
This is an existing position.
Benefits:
Competitive pay
Flexible scheduling
Casual dress environment
Employee discount on games, puzzles, and toys
Extended health benefits
Life insurance
Work in a fun, creative environment surrounded by products and people you love
Store Location:
Oshawa Centre – Unit 1060
419 King St W
Oshawa, ON
Mind Games is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination based on any characteristic protected under applicable human rights legislation.
Mind Games is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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