District Manager GTA East

Staples Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a District Manager to oversee business operations, maximize sales, and lead General Managers in the York Region. This role involves strategic planning, team motivation, and operational excellence to drive profitability and ensure exceptional service quality.

Benefits

Associate discount

Health and Dental benefits

RRSP/DPSP

Performance bonuses

Learning & Development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in high volume, discount, centralized, hard goods business management.
• Flexibility in education based on background and experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure corporate goals for sales and profit levels are achieved.
• Lead, challenge, motivate, and develop General Managers.
• Monitor individual markets and competitive activity.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Consultation

Sales Culture

Education

Post secondary education

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Some Of What You Will Do

As the District Manager, you will play a leadership role in the successful introduction and establishment of our business operations in the district. You will maintain and improve on our successful operations of the business in order to maximize sales and profitability by leading the General Managers in your district. Playing a pivotal role in our transformation, and sales and profitability growth, each day will be fast-paced, challenging, rewarding and meaningful and you will be inspired to bring your best, every day.

Specifically, You Will

• Ensure that corporate goals for sales and profit levels are achieved by directing and consulting in the management of assigned stores.
• Consult General Managers on general issues pertaining to store operations, merchandising presentation and execution, execution of marketing and advertising programs, and personnel development.
• Lead, challenge, motivate, develop, and coach General Managers, ensuring an ongoing focus on development.
• Be responsible for training, supporting, and consulting with General Store managers to ensure the company’s goals and standards for inventory, shrink, sales, profit, and general presentation are maintained at consistently exceptional levels.
• Monitor individual markets and competitive activity within those markets and provide feedback to the leadership team.
• Champion exceptional quality service, sales culture and promote other best practices to drive business.
• Identify and provide feedback on all factors impacting the business, including but not limited to, economic, cultural, and legal conditions.
• Be responsible for all aspects of new store openings through close liaison with all personnel involved.
• Plan, control and direct the Loss Prevention thrust at field level.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend strategies, and implement appropriate courses of action for enhancing operational efficiencies to improve overall profitability.
• Identify cultural differences and nuances and recommend adjustments regarding marketing, advertising, packaging, new product and presentation issues.
  
  

Some Of What You Need

• Minimum 5 years in high volume, discount, centralized, hard goods business management.
• Post secondary education is preferred; however, these are flexibility dependent on the background and experience.
• Experience in a leading-edge POS systems environment.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams, and advocate and lead teams through change.
• Curious.
• Approachable.
• Passionate.
• Solutions finder.
  
  

Some Of What You Will Get

• Associate discount
• Health and Dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP
• Performance bonuses
• Learning & Development programs
• And more...
  
  

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