Assistant Store Manager - Distillery (Part-Time) APPLY NOW
About Peace Collective
Peace Collective is a lifestyle brand that helps you look good while giving back to the causes you believe in.
Everything we do stems from our passion to make giving back easy and accessible. We create quality apparel that looks good, does good, and makes you feel good. When you shop with Peace Collective, you're investing in garments that stand out in more ways than one—every purchase helps support communities that need it most.
Our mission is to donate $1,000,000 to charitable causes by 2030.
Role
We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Part-Time Assistant Store Manager to join our team at our Distillery District location.
As Assistant Store Manager, you'll partner closely with the Store Manager to lead the daily operations of the store, deliver an exceptional customer experience, and inspire a high-performing sales team. You'll play a key leadership role by coaching team members, driving sales results, maintaining visual merchandising standards, and ensuring operational excellence.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoys leading by example, and is passionate about building strong customer relationships while supporting a purpose-driven brand.
This position reports directly to the Store Manager.
Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager in the day-to-day operation of the store.
- Lead the sales floor by delivering an outstanding customer experience and creating meaningful connections with every guest.
- Coach and develop Peace Ambassadors through ongoing feedback, product knowledge, and sales training.
- Help drive store performance by achieving sales goals and key retail KPIs.
- Act as Manager on Duty in the Store Manager's absence, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members.
- Assist with scheduling, shift coverage, and daily team communication.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure the sales floor is clean, organized, and easy to shop.
- Assist with inventory management, replenishment, cycle counts, and loss prevention initiatives.
- Ensure company policies, operational procedures, and health and safety standards are consistently followed.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and motivating team environment.
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of retail leadership experience in a Supervisor, Key Holder, Assistant Manager, or similar role.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and coach a team to achieve sales goals.
- Strong customer service and selling skills with a passion for creating memorable shopping experiences.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities.
- Experience with POS systems and Microsoft Office is an asset.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions independently.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Location
7 Trinity Street
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
What You'll Get
- Volunteer days
- Generous employee discounts
- One free Peace Collective item every month
- Opportunities for growth and career development within a purpose-driven company
Peace Collective is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered to succeed.
If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We believe diverse experiences and perspectives make our team stronger.
Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.