District Operations Manager

Adecco; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is hiring a District Operations Manager for a full-time opportunity in the Greater Toronto Area with travel to Ottawa, ON. This role leads retail execution, manages field teams, and drives customer growth across multiple channels.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive hourly pay. Applicants should have 4-7 years in retail operations or related fields, strong budgeting and forecasting capability, and mastery of trade marketing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, commerce or related field.
• 4-7 years in retail operations, merchandising, sales, category management or trade marketing.
• Experience leading and developing field sales or merchandising teams.
• Strong understanding of retail, wholesale and distribution environments.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Execute retail and commercial strategies across assigned territories.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of merchandisers to achieve targets.
• Manage regional budgets, trade spend, and retail investments.
• Monitor KPIs and provide reporting to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with customers, brokers and retail partners.

Skills

Leadership & team development

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/commerce

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business reporting tools

Job description

Adecco is currently hiring a District Operations Manager for a full-time opportunity in the Greater Toronto Area, with travel to Ottawa, ON. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in retail operations, field sales, merchandising, trade marketing, category management, territory management, and team leadership.

You will be responsible for driving retail execution, managing field teams, supporting customer growth initiatives, and ensuring merchandising excellence across multiple retail channels.

• Pay Rate: $52.88/hour
• Location: GTA, ON | Ability to travel to Ottawa, ON | Remote work arrangement
• Shift: Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM -5:00 PM
• Job type: Temporary with possibility of permanence | Full-time
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Here’s why you should apply:

• Paid weekly accurate and on time
• Strong health and safety programs
• Medical and dental benefits once qualified
• Free training programs
• New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

Retail Sales & Business Development

• Execute retail and commercial strategies across assigned territories.
• Support customer growth through merchandising, promotions, pricing, and product placement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales, market share, and retail presence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, brokers, and retail partners.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of merchandisers to achieve performance targets.
• Conduct store visits, audits, and business reviews to ensure execution excellence.
• Support onboarding, training, and development of field teams.
• Monitor KPIs and implement action plans to improve performance.

Planning, Budgeting & Analysis

• Manage regional budgets, trade spend, and retail investments.
• Monitor performance metrics, analyze results, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support forecasting, reporting, and business planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with merchandising standards, promotional programs, and customer agreements.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a liaison between field teams and internal departments.
• Communicate market insights, opportunities, and execution results.
• Support issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.
• 4-7 years of experience in retail operations, merchandising, sales, category management, or trade marketing.
• Experience leading and developing field sales or merchandising teams.
• Strong understanding of retail, wholesale, and distribution environments.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Experience with trade marketing, promotional execution, and category management.
• Advanced analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business reporting tools.
• Knowledge of the Canadian retail landscape is considered a strong asset.
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.