District Manager - Affiliated Independent

Loblaw Companies Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a district leader to coach Store Leadership Teams, drive growth, and ensure adherence to financial targets and operational standards across multiple stores in the region.

The role focuses on collaboration, agile problem solving, and leading diverse teams to deliver strong business performance and customer-focused service.

Qualifications

• Greater than five years grocery retail or equivalent with experience leading large teams.
• Knowledge of inventory management, SAP.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead Store Leadership Teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Store Support to develop a district plan with financial targets and strategic direction for each store.
• Coach and guide Store Leadership teams to achieve targets and foster customer-centricity and continuous improvement.
• Perform regular store visits to monitor implementation of plans and adherence to standards.
• Analyze sales and P&L data to monitor performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve business systems and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Inventory management

SAP

Tools

SAP

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Why Is This Role Important

You will provide coaching and mentoring to Store Leadership Teams in a way that fosters a culture reflective of our CORE Values of Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence, while at the same time ensuring that our corporate plan is driven and operational procedures and standards are adhered to. You drive to improve business growth and performance to achieve or exceed financial goals as set out in the budget.

This position requires an advanced level of initiative and judgment to organize and prioritize tasks, workload and projects. You will embrace innovation and be motivated to drive growth adopting an agile approach and being pragmatic in application. You are always driving to the big picture, even while worrying about the details. You love collaborating with others, understanding that that brings better results. You look hard problems in the eye, and figure out how to solve them.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with Store Support to develop and communicate a district plan that establishes financial targets and provides a strong strategic direction for each store in Your district.
• Liaise closely with Store Support and Store Management to provide coaching and guidance, leadership growth, develop day to day operations, achieve targets and foster an environment of community, customer centricity and continuous improvement.
• Perform regular store visits to monitor the implementation and execution of strategic plans, including marketing and merchandising, adherence to operational standards and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Analyze sales and financial data including P&L statements to monitor the financial success of each location, highlight potential growth areas, and ensure the Store Managers are on target to meet budget.
• Monitor business systems in each location to highlight and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and communicate action plans to successfully implement Wholesale Club initiatives efficiently and effectively.
• Develop and communicate operational methodologies and best working practices to improve customer service, visual merchandising and process improvements.
• Communicate regularly with Store Managers and their teams to resolve issues or concerns promptly, coordinating between Stores and Store Support and provide recommendations as required.
• Identify potential new talent and assist in interviewing, hiring and training of Colleagues to develop strong skills across the store.
• Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

What You Bring

• Requires an ability to apply concepts and theories to improve results.
• Manages the district by focusing on achievement of objectives and celebration of successes.
• Requires interpersonal skills to resolve situations with Colleagues where there may be some level of conflict, stress or uncertainty.
• Provide solutions by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required.
• Apply decision making skills to achieve specific organizational objectives.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions. Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
• Communicates with clarity, both written and in verbal situations either one to one or group situations, or over the telephone. Computer skills to produce and interpret reports, documents and presentations. Knowledge of inventory management, SAP.
• Professional manner, tact, and diplomacy.
• Greater than five years grocery retail or equivalent with experience leading large teams. Wholesale experience an asset.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle Salariale à L’embauche

$100,000.00 - $115,000.00 / 100.000,00$ - 115.000,00$ (per year / par an)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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