Franchise Operator

Sobeys; Duncan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. is seeking a Franchise Store Operator to lead all facets of a store’s operation, including strategy, talent management and daily leadership of a 50+ employee location.

You will collaborate with a corporate network, promote community engagement, and foster a coaching culture to deliver exceptional shopping experiences while driving loyalty and profitability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to drive store performance and profitability.
• Strong leadership and communications skills to manage diverse teams.
• Experience operating a total store with brand standards and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all facets of a store operation, including strategy and vision.
• Oversee talent management and development for 50+ employees.
• Ensure adherence to brand standards and provincial safety guidelines.
• Drive customer experience to enhance loyalty, sales and profitability.

Skills

Proven track record of business growth

Business and financial acumen

Leadership and communication

Team building and mentoring

Retail operations knowledge

People leadership in retail

Investment readiness

Education

Post-secondary education preferred

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community.

What began as a meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia has grown to over 128,000 teammates at corporate-owned and franchised store locations. Sobeys Capital Incorporated and its independently owned and operated franchise partners operate over 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces. You may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drugs, Voilà, or another of our banners, but we are all one extended family.

Ready to start fresh?

As a Franchise Store Operator, you will lead all facets of a store operation including the strategic direction, vision, talent management and operational excellence of an overall store location.

Here’s Where You’ll Have An Impact

• The opportunity to operate your own business, with the support of a corporate network
• The ability to encourage and endorse community activities and involvement
• Foster a positive work environment by creating a coaching and development culture that embraces a passion for food
• Lead and create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit
• Adherence to brand standards
• Adherence to provincial Occupational Health & Safety and Food Safety guidelines
• Provide direction and leadership for an entire store location of 50+ employees

What You Bring To The Table

• Proven track record of business success
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Superior leadership and communication skills
• Experience leading and building teams
• Full knowledge of retail operations throughout a total store
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience leading people and teams in a retail environment
• Post-secondary education preferred
• Knowledge and experience that will ensure the efficient operation of a business to achieve all financial targets and key performance indicators
• An initial investment will be required as a Franchise Owner/Operator. This will be discussed and disclosed to the successful candidate.

Learn More About Our Story And Culture

Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.