District Manager

Circle K Stores Inc.; Nova Scotia; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical, Vision, Dental, & LifeIns |ld

Stock purchase program

Pension plan

Training and professional development

Employee discount

Years of service recognition program

Corporate discount program

Corporate discount program

Job summary

Circle K Stores Inc. in Nova Scotia seeks a Store Operations Manager to oversee the efficient, profitable operation of 10–15 stores.

You will liaise between stores and Support Office, working with Market Managers, Corporate Store Managers and business partners to execute company programs, promotions and marketing initiatives. The role requires 3–5 years of retail or food service management, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing or related field preferred or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience.
• Requires a minimum of 3-5 years of management experience with prior success in a retail and/or food services environment.
• Must have demonstrated leadership abilities, superior communication skills and resourcefulness.
• Customer Service oriented, emotionally intelligent with excellent people skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A current valid driver's license with a clean abstract is required to operate company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support a group of store operators (10-15) on all aspects of store operations.
• This includes controls, promotional activity, paper flow, community involvements, store inspections and overall performance.
• Prioritize customer service, engagement and expediently resolve escalated customer concerns.
• Conduct market meetings, deliver training initiatives and inform store operators of directives.
• Supervise store operations, housekeeping, stock levels, and enforce corporate policies and procedures.
• Monitor sales, competitive pricing, sales incentives and promotional programs.
• Execute all security, mystery shop, as well as health and safety programs.
• Comply with all company standards and adhere to government legislation, such as ESA, WCB, and Food Safety regulations at each location.
• Actively participate in recruitment, selection and development of store operators and corporate managers.
• Minimize loss prevention by enforcing inventory control, levels, turns and theft investigation.
• Responsible for P&L, top line sales achievement and contract execution.
• Communicate all required information and reports through proper channels.
• Contact and control outside services, as required.
• Follow merchandising programs, store sets, and participate in store renovations.
• Any special projects, as directed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible in overseeing the efficient and profitable operation of approximately 10-15 stores. This role is critical in maintaining network stability and an integral part of our business unit. You will act as a liaison between our stores and Support Office working in partnership with our Market Managers, Corporate Store Managers, and our Business Partners to oversee the effective execution of company directed programs, promotions, and marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Support a group of store operators (10-15) on all aspects of store operations.
• This includes controls, promotional activity, paper flow, community involvements, store inspections and overall performance.
• Prioritize customer service, engagement and expediently resolve escalated customer concerns.
• Conduct market meetings, deliver training initiatives and inform store operators of directives.
• Supervise store operations, housekeeping, stock levels, and enforce corporate policies and procedures.
• Monitor sales, competitive pricing, sales incentives and promotional programs.
• Execute all security, mystery shop, as well as health and safety programs.
• Comply with all company standards and adhere to government legislation, such as ESA, WCB, and Food Safety regulations at each location.
• Actively participate in recruitment, selection and development of store operators and corporate managers.
• Minimize loss prevention by enforcing inventory control, levels, turns and theft investigation.
• Responsible for P&L, top line sales achievement and contract execution.
• Communicate all required information and reports through proper channels.
• Contact and control outside services, as required.
• Follow merchandising programs, store sets, and participate in store renovations.
• Any special projects, as directed.

Profile Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing or related field preferred or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience.
• Requires a minimum of 3-5 years of management experience with prior success in a retail and/or food services environment.
• Must have demonstrated leadership abilities, superior communication skills and resourcefulness.
• Customer Service oriented, emotionally intelligent with excellent people skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A current valid driver's license with a clean abstract is required to operate company vehicle.

Benefits and Compensation

• Company vehicle
• Medical, Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance/long term disability
• Stock purchase program
• Pension planPerformance and incentive bonuses
• Daytime hours and weekly schedule
• Training and professional development
• Employee discount
• Years of service recognition program
• Corporate discount program
• Salary Range: $ 55,000.00 - $65,000.00

Company Values and Culture

Couche-Tard/Circle K values diversity and inclusion and aims to create a safe, accessible and rewarding workplace that showcases the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our business. As an employer, we are committed to employment equity, we encourage a wide variety of applications to ensure that we have a diverse workforce that is representative of the customers and the communities we serve. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants who participate in all aspects of the selection process. Our mission at Circle K is to make people's lives a little easier every day. Our global family of 150,000 people in over 17,300 stores and 27 countries makes that possible for our millions of clients worldwide, which is why we are committed to helping them achieve their goals and grow with us. We set ourselves apart by our culture and values: in our people and their development, in serving others, what we've built and what we are striving to achieve. No matter where you come from or where you are heading in your career, there is a place for you to grow at Circle K. When you grow, we grow - together.