ABOUT RON WHITE

Ron White brings elegance, innovation and sophistication to the world of designer footwear by combining thoughtful designs with luxurious materials and unique comfort technology.

Currently operate five stores in the Greater Toronto Area. Four brick-and-mortar locations and a growing web store. As a privately owned family business, each location operates as a boutique, with the other stores forming part of the extended family. The company designs and manufactures in Italy, imports and sells the Ron White collections in more than 80 stores across North America with partners such as Nordstrom as well as on three national TV networks across four countries. Ron White Designer Collections include Women’s footwear, Women’s handbags and Men’s footwear.

As CEO and Creative Director, Ron became famous for re-engineering footwear and creating the world's first All Day Heels®. Today Ron's comfort technology DNA is found in all his collections, with styles ranging from Jeans to Tuxedos for both him and her.

A loyal celebrity following includes leading ladies Vanessa Williams, Céline Dion and Kim Cattrall, as well as leading men Adrien Brody, Rob Lowe, and Matt Damon. Ron also dresses heads of state and royal family members, with the media nicknaming him "The Shoeru" and regularly featuring him as a fashion expert.

Ron recently created a limited-edition shoe collection for The Devil Wears Prada Musical, worn by Vanessa Williams in her role as the lead character, Miranda Priestly. A longtime Ron White muse and dear friend, Vanessa specifically requested his designs, knowing they would keep her comfortable and stylish on stage. The collection can be viewed on our website in the Devil Wears Prada Gallery.

Ron White was named Independent Retailer of the Year by Footwear News in 2011 and was inducted into the Sheridan College of Business Hall of Fame in 2007.

Ron and his team also dedicate their time to Charitable Events including a Breast Cancer Fundraiser founded in 1996, Canada's largest Shoe Drive launched in 1995, and through his White Knight Gala which has raised over a million dollars for local charities.

THE OPPORTUNITY

At Ron White, every team member receives extensive training to ensure they can provide our clients with a uniquely personalized level of attention and an expert footwear experience. Our highly trained team has helped make Ron White the only shoe retailer in Canada to ever receive the global award for Retailer of the Year.

We offer unlimited income potential through an industry leading compensation program, along with career growth opportunities. Benefits include generous staff discounts, paid time off, paid sick time, and an optional co-paid extended health plan.

As we continue to grow locally and internationally, new opportunities will become available for top performers.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES & REMUNERATION – Boutique Sales Manager

Annual Earnings Potential via Salary, Commission & Bonuses: $65,000 to $80,000

As the Store Sales Manager, you are the leader of a luxury boutique and are accountable for its overall success. You are responsible for managing and achieving your store’s sales goals, ensuring the store is cleanly merchandised according to corporate standards, and overseeing inventory management, including shipping and receiving, inventory counts, and shrink management. You are also responsible for hiring, training, and leading a team to ensure the store operates with top performers while following our unique steps of customer service to reflect our brand standards, and company policies and procedures.

As the head of store, you personally set the tone by leading a productive team focused on delivering business results through sales targets and KPIs. You lead by example as a strong personal seller, while building long term client relationships through exceptional customer service experiences.

You are also responsible for the overall day-to-day performance of the business, including daily operations, inventory management, visual presentation, and store standards as measured through KPIs. Using sound judgment and business insight, you identify opportunities, solve problems, and keep the boutique operating at a high level while ensuring company policies and procedures are consistently maintained.

You will also work alongside the buying team, attending seasonal buying meetings and Head of Stores meetings hosted by the Vice President.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary diploma or degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of store management experience in retail or the food and beverage industry.
• Experience managing a team of 4 or more employees in a retail boutique environment.
• Ability to multitask, adapt quickly, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for fashion and footwear is an asset.
• Proven ability to set and achieve sales, payroll, and