The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada invites applications for a contract position of Retail Manager with the potential to become a full time permanent position. Reporting directly to the Director – Paper Things, the Retail Manager is responsible for the management and development of the day-to-day operations of Paper Things, located at 99 Yorkville Avenue and online sales through paperthings.ca.
The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada is a not for profit, charitable organization with a unique focus on fundraising in order to purchase new repertoire for The National Ballet of Canada through the Build-A-Ballet Fund®. Our primary sources of fund raising include our commercial operations, Paper Things, the Ballet Boutique and The Pointe Shoe Lady.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Managing and motivating a team of paid staff and volunteer-workers in conjunction with the Director – Paper Things and the Director – Membership.
- Delivering excellent customer service
- Sourcing, selecting and buying fine paper products, giftware and other merchandise suitable for sale to a sophisticated clientele
- Developing and maintaining relationships with wholesale and retail suppliers and agencies
- Coordinating shipping, receiving and customs brokerage
- Inventory management and control
- Preparing monthly management reports including sales analysis and forecasting;
- Overseeing banking, invoice payments, daily cash reconciliations, and reports to management
- Overseeing the development of online retail sales through paperthings.ca
- Maintaining a high standard of artistic presentation throughout the store
- Other duties as assigned
This is a full-time contract position based on a standard 40 hour work week. The schedule is flexible and will include weekend and weekday shifts.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Retail management and buying experience
- Effective financial management capabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with and coordinating volunteer-workers
- Innovative thinker with excellent problem solving skills
- Strong organization skills
- Open to feedback and implementing change in a timely manner
- Ability to assess and provide feedback (on an ongoing and consistent basis)
- Good computer skills
Please submit a resume and cover letter including salary expectations by August 23, 2013 to:
Director – Paper Things
The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada
99 Yorkville Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M5R 3K5
Email: ballet.paperthings@gmail.com
The Volunteer Committee thanks all applicants in advance; only those considered for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls.