General Manager (9 Month Contract)

Company Description

WHO WE ARE

Indigo is a physical and digital place inspired by and filled with books, ideas, beautifully designed lifestyle products, and the creative people who help make it all happen. We believe in real books, living life fully and generously, being kind to each other and to the environment, and that stories - big and little - connect us. Indigo is our customer's happy place - for joyful moments of discovery and to connect with people who share their passion for reading, their belief in ideas, and their commitment to making the world a better and more beautiful place.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Our Mission is to inspire reading and enrich the lives of booklovers. As such, we believe in the power of people and their stories. We aim to attract top talent, nurture the potential of our employees, and create space for everyone to thrive. Our Guiding Principles are the few key ideas that are meant to influence everything we do, every day.

We Will Hire, Inspire, Promote and Retain the Best

We Will Be Customer Centric

We Will Be Entrepreneurial

We Will Be Committed to Caring About Each Other, Our Communities, and Our Environment

We Will Be Committed to True and Shared Value Creation

We Will Be Systems Thinking, Data Driven and AI enabled

Job Description

You cultivate an environment that promotes authentic best-in-class employee and customer experiences and are guided by our culture and our mission of adding joy. Your role as a General Manager with Coles, IndigoSpirit or Smithbooks is one of collaboration, innovation, inspiration, support, and coaching and in doing so, you help to create and sustain a high performing culture focused on delivering sales and profit goals. Your store models operational and visual excellence. You consistently role model the Indigo Beliefs and are a leader that sets examples for your team to follow.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Employee Engagement

Net Promoter score

Sales to Plan

Store Profit

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Talent

Supports and empowers team to make decisions, creating a highly engaged and high performing team.

Develops a high-performing leadership team that is accountable for creating a best-in-class employee experience

Develops internal talent; building a bench for future store needs.

Unlocks full potential of employees by providing consistent feedback

Owns self-development and provides continuous feedback to Regional Director

Cultural Ambassador

Role models Indigo’s High Performance Characteristics

Represents Indigo as a brand ambassador, bringing to life Indigo’s mission of creating joy

Promotes a Story Telling culture fulfilling our goal to enrich the lives of our customers.

Cultivates an environment of trust where the opinions, voices, and well-being of employees are valued, enabling people to bring their best selves to work

Inspires a customer-centric culture in stores bringing to life Indigo’s mission of creating joy and enriching lives

Encourages entrepreneurship that is consistent with brand standards

Fosters an environment where everyone knows their health and safety is a top priority and where everyone actively participates in ensuring the health and safety of each other and our customers

Is an agent of change within their store

Responds to customer feedback in a timely manner ensuring that the customer remains a top priority

Qualifications

Gains alignment with Regional Director on store specific goals and objectives for fiscal year

Ensures teams drive best-in-class employee engagement and net promoter scores

Consistently meets and exceeds sales plans

Effectively manages budgets and cost centres, driving positive Store Profitability

Holds team accountable for operational excellence

Inspires a visual experience that consistently aligns with the Indigo brand standards

Ensures leadership and store staff schedules are fully optimized to drive sales and productivity

Actively engages in community-based marketing and events to grow sales and strengthen community ties

Experience Required

College degree preferred or equivalent job experience

3+ years of management experience in a retail environment; experience leading leaders

Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time

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

Ability to lift medium to large items, up to 40 pounds, while using appropriate equipment and safety techniques

Bilingualism (French/English) is required for all positions in Québec

Additional Information

At Indigo, all applications submitted are reviewed in detail by our HR team. In certain aspects of the hiring process artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used, specifically for screening and assessments. These tools support our team and are used to help bring relevant criteria to the foreground and 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 Color), members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at talent@indigo.ca

This posting is for a current opportunity within Indigo.

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