Associate Program Manager, Sales Acceleration (18 Month Contract)

Canadian Tire; Toronto; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Triangle Learning Academy

Canadian Tire Profit Sharing

Retirement and savings programs

Mental health benefits

Job summary

Canadian Tire in Toronto, ON is seeking an Associate Program Manager, Sales Acceleration for an 18-month contract that is a full-time role. You will drive Sales Acceleration programs across the Dealer network, coordinating teams to turn strategic initiatives into store-level results.

You’ll collaborate with Merchandising, Store Operations, Marketing and Communications to align priorities, track performance, and simplify execution using AI-powered tools.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in program management, communications, retail operations, merchandising, sales enablement or a related field.
• Project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with AI-powered tools for communication, analysis and day-to-day productivity.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution and improvement of sales-driving initiatives across the Dealer network.
• Manage project plans, timelines and key deliverables, and keep stakeholders aligned on program outcomes.
• Track program performance, spot improvement opportunities and make recommendations based on insights and feedback.
• Develop and carry out communication and engagement strategies that help Dealers activate key business priorities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on product launches, promotional initiatives and store-focused programs.
• Facilitate feedback channels and working groups between Dealers and internal teams.
• Work with leaders in Merchandising, Store Operations, Marketing and Communications to align priorities and drive execution.
• Monitor program effectiveness through performance metrics and engagement data, and look for ways to simplify execution and improve the Dealer experience.
• Use new technologies and AI-powered tools to work more efficiently.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

AI tools

Microsoft 365

Retail operations

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

This 18-month contract as Associate Program Manager, Sales Acceleration is a full-time job at Canadian Tire in Toronto, ON. The typical hiring range is $53,000 to $83,000 CAD a year.

You'll sit between Merchandising, Operations and the Dealer network, running sales programs and coordinating the teams that carry them out in stores. The work mixes program management, communications and business analysis.

About the Role: Associate Program Manager, Sales Acceleration

The job is to turn strategic sales initiatives into results at the store level. You'll plan and track Sales Acceleration programs across the Dealer network, and you'll write the communications that help Dealers understand and act on business priorities.

Programs named in the posting include SmartStockup, Frontier Product Feedback, Dealer Teams engagement, SKU opportunity programs, Dealer's Den, PrePack Management and Convention/Showcase activations.

You'll work with leaders in Merchandising, Store Operations, Marketing and Communications to line up priorities and solve problems. You'll also watch performance metrics and engagement data to see which programs are working and where execution can be simplified.

Benefits and Salary

The typical hiring range is $53,000 to $83,000 CAD a year, and the target salary range is $70,000 to $75,000 CAD. Where you land depends on your experience, job-related knowledge, skills, market location, industry benchmarks and internal equity.

Canadian Tire describes store discounts, learning support through the Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. Benefits-eligible employees and their families get $5,000 a year in mental health benefits under the flex benefits program.

Responsibilities

The duties fall into four areas: running programs, engaging Dealers, working with internal partners and improving how things are done. Each draws on the same metrics and feedback.

• Support the planning, execution and improvement of sales-driving initiatives across the Dealer network.
• Manage project plans, timelines and key deliverables, and keep stakeholders aligned on program outcomes.
• Track program performance, spot improvement opportunities and make recommendations based on insights and feedback.
• Develop and carry out communication and engagement strategies that help Dealers activate key business priorities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on product launches, promotional initiatives and store-focused programs.
• Facilitate feedback channels and working groups between Dealers and internal teams.
• Work with leaders in Merchandising, Store Operations, Marketing and Communications to align priorities and drive execution.
• Monitor program effectiveness through performance metrics and engagement data, and look for ways to simplify execution and improve the Dealer experience.
• Use new technologies and AI-powered tools to work more efficiently.

Requirements / Skills

Canadian Tire asks for 3-5+ years of experience in a related field and strong project management skills. Retail or Dealer-based experience counts as an asset, and you should be comfortable using AI tools in your daily work.

• 3-5+ years of experience in program management, communications, retail operations, merchandising, sales enablement or a related field.
• Project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication, presentation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Cross-functional experience, including influencing without direct authority.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering business results.
• Microsoft 365, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Retail, store-centric programs or Dealer-based environment experience (asset).
• Comfort with AI-powered tools for communication, analysis and day-to-day productivity.

3-5+ years of experience in program management, communications, retail operations, merchandising, sales enablement, or a related field.