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General Manager

Indigo Books & Music
Ottawa, CAN
Full-time
Senior · 6+ years experience
Onsite
CAD 57000-93000 yearly / year
Discovered 1 months ago

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KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

Store employees

Store leadership team

Regional Human Resources Manager

Regional Loss Prevention Manager

Regional Visual Merchandising Manager

Retail Operations team

Facilities/IT support

External:

Customers

Consignment authors/agents and event vendors

Landlord/facilities contacts and service providers, as required

WHO YOU ARE:

6+ years of progressive leadership experience in a specialty retail and/or multi-unit environment, including experience leading leaders and managing high-performing teams

College degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Demonstrated ability to lead a customer-first culture, delivering exceptional employee and customer experiences that drive engagement, loyalty, and business performance

Adaptable and resilient leader who can lead calmly through change, model a growth mindset, and foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture

Strong business acumen with ability to translate enterprise priorities and sales results into focused store-level plans, routines, and measurable actions that drive customer, employee, and business outcomes

Data-driven and technology-enabled, with the ability to interpret reports, simplify insights into clear priorities, embed available tools into store routines, and use data to influence action and improve outcomes

Strong systems-thinking capability, with the ability to connect customer experience, product flow, visual merchandising, scheduling, loss prevention, and talent routines to deliver consistent store performance

Effective communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations, including escalated customer and employee matters

Demonstrated operational discipline, with the ability to execute consistently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Sound judgment and employee relations maturity, with the ability to address performance, conduct, and engagement issues in a fair, respectful, values-aligned, and solutions-oriented manner

Full alignment with Indigo’s values as reflected in the Guiding Principles

A passion for Indigo’s mission and delivering a meaningful customer and team experience

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods and safely lift medium to large items (up to 40 lbs) using appropriate equipment and techniques

Bilingualism (French/English) required for roles based in Quebec

Indigo uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of the hiring process, such as screening and assessments. These tools support our team but do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.

At Indigo, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility are core to our values. We integrate these principles into our training, policies, and hiring practices and continuously evolve to reflect the needs of the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including but not limited to individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour), members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

We respect your privacy throughout the recruitment process. Our Candidate Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you apply for a role with Indigo, and the choices available to you.

This posting is for a current opportunity within Indigo.

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