Michael Kors Assistant Store Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $55,000–57,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 17, 2026
About Michael Kors
Michael Kors is an internationally recognised luxury lifestyle brand specialising in ready-to-wear, accessories and leather goods. Operating as part of Capri Holdings Limited, the maison blends American sportswear sensibility with global fashion ambitions and maintains an extensive retail footprint, offering career pathways across merchandising, retail operations and corporate functions.
Michael Kors — Assistant Store Manager in Laval, Canada. Lead retail operations, staff development and merchandising for a global luxury fashion brand.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager in day-to-day retail operations, ensuring sales targets and KPIs are met.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, training and ongoing development of store staff to build capability and succession.
- Provide active sales leadership on the shop floor through coaching, performance management and customer engagement.
- Ensure rigorous compliance with operational procedures, loss-prevention protocols and company policies.
- Implement and maintain visual merchandising standards and store presentation guidelines to optimise product sell-through.
- Foster a high-quality customer service environment and manage escalated client enquiries or issues.
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of progressive retail sales management experience, ideally within premium or luxury fashion.
- Demonstrable leadership and people-management capability, including staff coaching and performance development.
- Strong operational aptitude with experience enforcing retail procedures and driving store standards.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to influence and motivate a retail team.
Skills
Experience
A minimum of two to five years in retail sales management or a supervisory role, with a track record of meeting sales targets and developing sales teams—preferably within the luxury or premium fashion sector.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary qualification in business, retail management or fashion is preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Laval, Quebec, Canada — conveniently close to Montreal.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 55,000 to CAD 57,000 per annum.
Benefits
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, clear prospects for advancement and generous employee discounts on apparel.
Culture
Michael Kors cultivates a fast-paced, creative retail environment that values commercial ambition and polished client service. As part of Capri Holdings, the brand emphasises professional development, diversity and a global outlook while maintaining a performance-driven store culture.
About Cerulean
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