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Surplus Furniture

Assistant Manager

Kitchener, ON, Canada

$70,000 to $80,000 CAD / year · Full-time

Within 25 km of Cambridge · About 14.2 km from the city centre

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Job details

Pay: $70,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Posted: Oct 15, 2026

Original job description

Looking for a job that’s fast paced and pays you for your efforts? Welcome to Surplus Furniture & Mattress Warehouse, a national furniture chain with locations from Alberta to Newfoundland with a reputation for unbeatable warehouse pricing, no fancy showrooms, no unnecessary overhead, just great furniture, great prices and great people.

Summary

The Assistant Manager is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level. This role is vital in developing future store leaders who will uphold our commitment to excellent customer service and operational excellence. This role is not for the manager that sits in the office, this is a hands-on, on the floor selling role. We are looking for driven, customer-focused Managers who are ready to build a career.

We are looking for

Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Experience or interest in retail sales management
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Prior supervisory or managerial experience is preferred but not mandatory

If you are

Energetic, positive, and customer-focused
Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Sales-savvy, understanding how to drive sales both for yourself and the store
A coach and mentor who can keep the team focused, motivated on target

Basic Requirement

High School diploma required (post-secondary preferred)
Weekend and evening availability
Reliable transportation
Proficient in computers/technology

What you will do

Assist in daily store operations, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
Support the management team in achieving sales targets and customer satisfaction goals.

Participate in staff training and development activities.
Help oversee inventory control, merchandising, and store presentation.
Contribute to team leadership by motivating staff and fostering a positive work environment.
Learn about budgeting, payroll, and administrative tasks related to retail management.
Engage with customers to enhance their shopping experience.
Collaborate with various departments to support company growth objectives.

Call-To-Action

'Step into your future with Surplus Furniture! If you’re ready to grow your career in retail leadership, we invite you to take the first step toward an exciting journey with us.'

Our Hiring Promise

At Surplus Furniture we believe in a personal, human centered hiring process.

No AI screening
No automated tools
Every application reviewed by a real person

To keep the process fair and authentic, we kindly ask applicants not to use AI tools when preparing resumes, cover letters or interview responses.

Accessibility & Inclusion

We are committed to providing accommodations during the recruitment process. If you require assistance or accommodations, please indicate this in your application.

Diversity drives innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and occupations. From day one you will be treated with respect.

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Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager will oversee daily store operations, including inventory control, merchandising, and staff training. They are responsible for driving sales targets and fostering a positive, customer-focused environment through hands-on leadership.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and the ability to work evenings and weekends. Strong communication skills, retail experience, and proficiency in basic computer tasks are required.

Skills

Leadership
Team Management
Communication
Organizational Skills
Retail Sales Management
Customer Service
Coaching
Mentoring
Inventory Control
Merchandising
Budgeting
Payroll
Computer Proficiency
Sales Strategy

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Keywords

Retail
Warehouse
Sales
Management
Leadership
Customer Service
Inventory Control
Merchandising
Team Development
Budgeting
Payroll
Operations
Coaching
Mentoring
Communication
Organizational Skills
Computer Proficiency

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