Vintage Clothing Department Manager

Job Posting – Vintage Clothing Department Manager (Full-Time)

⚠ Important: Applicants must clearly demonstrate their experience in handling daily high-volume vintage clothing sorting and managing a small team in a fast-paced environment in both their resume and cover letter.

Resume, Cover letter and Screening questions are mandatory!!

Location: Trans-Continental Textile Recycling

13120 78A Avenue – Surrey – BC

About Us:

Trans-Continental Textile Recycling Ltd. has been a leader in sustainable textile recycling since 1990. We are committed to reducing waste and repurposing textiles into usable products, serving clients across Western Canada and internationally. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a motivated and organized Vintage Department Manager to join us.

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Only candidates with directly relevant experience will be shortlisted.

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Manager for our Vintage Department — an experienced, hands-on professional with a strong background in rag yard operations, vintage picking, curation, and team leadership, who will serve as the primary point of contact for our vintage clients.

The ideal candidate must have previous experience quantity vintage picking, with proven ability to identify premium vintage and designer pieces. This position requires both strategic management and active participation in the daily sorting, selection, and quality control of vintage items.

The manager will work alongside the team, actively participating in sorting and selection, while also recruiting, training, and mentoring new vintage sorters to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

· Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new vintage sorters.

· Work directly on the floor, actively sorting and curating vintage and premium clothing, accessories, and leather goods in line with brand expectations and sourcing goals for Rokit UK – rokit.co.uk.

· Lead, motivate, and supervise the vintage sorting team to achieve daily and weekly sourcing targets.

· Provide continuous training and coaching on quality standards, product identification, and efficiency to the vintage sorting team, as to the Clothing Sorters as well.

· Identify authentic, high-quality, and on-trend vintage pieces suitable for Rokit UK stores.

· Develop strategies to optimize sorting accuracy, reduce rejections, and enhance product value.

Qualifications & Requirements

Proven experience in vintage clothing quantity picking (minimum 3 years preferred).

Deep understanding of vintage fashion eras, fabrics, designer labels, and high value merchandise.

Excellent leadership, training, and problem-solving skills.

Strong organizational and operational management abilities.

Ability to work full-time on-site (8-hour shifts).

Proactive, hands-on work ethic — comfortable managing and participating in sorting operations.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: CA$65,000–CA$75,000 per year (based on experience).

Benefits include:

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

On-site parking

Casual dress environment

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

Your CV/resume — clearly highlighting your experience with vintage clothing.

A mandatory cover letter explaining:

Your hands-on experience in vintage sorting, sourcing, and curation.

Your leadership approach to training and developing a small team.

Why you believe your experience aligns with Trans-Continental Textile Recycling mission and culture.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• This position involves training and supervising other sorters while working actively in sorting. Can you provide an example from your past roles where you successfully trained or led a small team?
• What do you believe are the three key factors that determine the value and quality of a vintage clothing item?
• This position requires a strong passion for clothing, as well as deep knowledge of vintage apparel and current fashion trends, with the ability to identify valuable items. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have experience working in rag yards and thrift stores, and be capable of performing high-volume sorting on a daily basis while simultaneously training and supervising team members.

With that in mind, please describe your previous experience in this field as thoroughly as possible.

Work Location: In person