District Sales Manager, NB

Canadian Tire Corporation; Brunswick Parish; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & retirement programs

Performance incentives

Continuing Education programs

Well-being perks

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking a District Sales Manager who understands our retail and dealer model. You will lead with integrity and empathy to uphold a customer-centric brand standard across your region.

The role requires resilience, self-direction, and the ability to inspire teams and dealers without direct reporting lines, while driving performance in Auto Service, Merchandising, Logistics, Garden Centre and more.

Qualifications

• Self-driven, independent manager capable of prioritizing across multiple locations.
• Ability to resolve issues escalated from Stores and take personal accountability.
• Influence outcomes without formal authority through collaboration and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ethical, collaborative relationships between Dealers and Corporation.
• Champion the True North customer-centric strategy to enhance experience.
• Conduct ORR in Stores, providing coaching and feedback to teams.
• Partner with Associate Dealers to balance business plans with corporate priorities.
• Understand market demographics and competitive landscape to inform planning.
• Communicate aligned corporate objectives clearly in writing, verbally and in person.

Skills

Self-driven manager

Time management

Multisite leadership

Influence without authority

Data interpretation

Travel willingness

French asset

Job description

A successful DSM (District Sales Manager) will have a strong understanding of Canadian Tire retail and the Dealer model. The DSM will lead with integrity, authenticity and empathy to foster a customer centric brand standard that is fairly and consistently applied across their region. They are resilient, curious, self-driven and commit to continuous development to be at the forefront of retail.

What You’ll Bring

• A self-driven manager with the ability to work independently, prioritize their time and tasks across multiple locations through strong time management and organizational skills.
• Takes personal accountability to resolve or identify issues, concerns and challenges escalated from Stores.
• Ability to recommend effective solutions and leverage additional resources to overcome operational challenges in all areas of the business (Auto Service, Merchandising, Logistics, Garden Centre, etc.)
• Provide constructive feedback on barriers for the adoption of Corporate programs and provide recommendations to overcome these barriers back to key stakeholders
• Demonstrates ability to successfully lead people who are not direct reports through influence and collaboration
• A strong capability to lead in an ambiguous environment and create clarity out of complexity Responsibilities:
• Maintain an ethical and collaborative relationship between the Dealers and Corporation
• Champion the execution of Canadian Tires True North Strategy, prioritizing Customers at the Core that enhance the overall customer experience.
• Conduct the ORR (Operational Readiness Review) in Stores, providing coaching and feedback
• Partner directly with our Associate Dealers to help balance the Dealers business plan and Corporate priorities
• General understanding of the market, demographics and competitive landscape
• Ensure aligned Corporate objectives are understood through written, verbal and in person communication

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in Canadian Tire or equivalent retail
• Required to travel extensively within and, at times, outside of assigned region
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes without authority
• Ability to interpret data, gain insights and provide recommendations
• Understanding of the financial levers of a retail store
• Ability to manage and adhere to a travel expense policy
• General understanding of current and emerging technology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle required
• Ability to speak French would be an asset

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs
• Other perks to support your well-being
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Broadband Salary Range

Our typical hiring range is between 80k and 110k. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role.

We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.