Food & Liquor Division Manager (FT)

Steinbachonline; Swift Current; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Co-op in Swift Current is seeking a senior leader to drive the strategic direction and oversee operations across logistics, groceries, liquor and pharmacy locations.

You will develop long-term plans, supervise multi-department teams, and partner with the senior leadership team to improve profitability, safety, and customer service.

The role requires 8+ years retail management experience, strong communication, financial management skills, and willingness to travel to all locations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business Management or related field preferred.
• Proven ability of retail experience at a management level with 8+ years’ experience, and 5+ years in sales/operational management on a multi-department team.
• Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills with attention to detail and strong organizational and financial management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a progressive long term focus plan including strategic direction in departmental profitability and a concrete sales process.
• Lead teams to achieve above standard in culture, safety, profitability and customer service.
• Collaborate with departments to support best interests of overall retail needs and drive performance across locations.

Skills

Retail management

Sales management

Operational management

Team leadership

Communication

Financial management

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Management or related field

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ideal candidate will be responsible for Pioneer Co-op’s strategic direction and leadership of the overall operations including logistics, selected grocery, liquor and pharmacy locations. This position will develop and implement a progressive long term focus plan including strategic direction in departmental profitability, a concrete sales process and support for the collaboration between departments. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, this position will look after the best interests of the overall retail needs while leading their teams to achieve above standard in the areas of team culture, safety, profitability and overall exemplary customer service.

REQUIREMENTS

Post-secondary education in Business Management or a related field is preferred. Proven ability of retail experience at a management level running a successful retail operation with 8 + years’ experience with 5+ years of sales management or operational management on a multi-department team, 5+ years’ experience leading and supervising employees. Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills with attention to detail, and demonstrated organization skills, including financial management skills. Must be a team player, motivated and able to work independently and under pressure. Must have the ability to travel to all locations as required. Must portray a professional image. This position is classified as a Safety Sensitive Position; therefore, is subject to Pioneer Co-op’s Alcohol & Substance Policy.