General Manager

Co-op Community Spaces; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Employer-contributed pension

Job summary

Avonhurst Co-op seeks a General Manager (GM) located in Avonhurst, SK. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the GM will oversee all aspects of business, strategy, budgeting, and daily retail operations to support the community and member-owners.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in retail leadership, with 3–5 years leading staff, strong business insight, and a commitment to continuous learning. A Grade 12 diploma is preferred, Class 1 license is an asset.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in retail store operations.
• 3-5 years leading people within the retail industry; Co-op experience is a plus.
• Strong business insight and organizational savvy.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of the Co-op's business in collaboration with the Board.
• Lead operating and capital budgeting and ensure budget adherence.
• Oversee daily retail operations and optimize processes for results.
• Provide leadership to foster a positive, productive team environment.
• Build and maintain relationships with members, customers and the community.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Budgeting

People management

Communication

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Description

AvonhurstCo-op has an exciting opportunity and invites applications for the position of General Manager (GM) locatedinthecommunity of Avonhurst, SK .

Who we are:

Located about 50 km northeast of Regina sitsAvonhurst- a rural communitywhose agricultural legacy stretchesback to the 1900s. Though quieter now,wecontinue to play a meaningful role in Saskatchewan's prairie agricultural region.

Railway Aveis home toourcommunity's longstanding Co-op. Here,residents and visitors can fuel upand findag supplies and hardware essentials.We alsoofferbulk fuel delivery, supporting the many farmingfamiliesthat keep this region thriving.

Co-op does business differently.As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at https://www.avonhurstco-op.crs/sites/avonhurst/

Whatyou'lldo:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, theGMwill have operational responsibility for the Co-op.The ideal candidate brings strong interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and solid business and analytical insight to support and strengthenAvonhurstCo-op's goals and operational plans. They are resilient, committed to continuous learning, and able to draw on past experiences when navigating new challenges.The primary responsibilities of this role are, but not limited to, the following:

• Strategy -Working closelywith the Board to interpret our vision and managing the Co-operative's strategy by directing all aspects of the business.
• Financial Stewardship - Leading the development of the Co-op's operating and capital budgets and ensuring efficient operation and adherence to the budget.
• Operations - Responsible for overall administration, co-ordination, and control of the retail, and ensuring daily success with a hands-on approach.Understands the importance ofoptimizingprocesses to drive results.
• Leadership - Provide leadership andmaintaina positive work environment that promotes the engagement and development of team members to support the achievement of desired results.
• Relationships -Using excellent communication skills, builds and enhances relationships with members, customers, team members.Acts as a liaison between the community and the retail.

Why it matters:

Our teamprovidesa range of products and services to support our member-owners.Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feedand grow Western Canadiancommunities together.

Who you are:

You are a leader in Retail Store Operations and:

• Have5-7 yearsofrelevant experience with3-5 yearsleading people withintheretail industry.PreviousCo-op experienceisconsideredan asset.
• Grade 12 preferred. Class 1 license considered an asset(acombination of education and experience may be considered).
• Have strong businessinsightandareorganizational savvy,withan ability to plan and align resources.
• Have a demonstrated ability to ensure accountability, manage conflict,and balance stakeholders.
• Areself motivated,aquick learner,and require minimal supervision.
• Have areputation for being honest and trustworthy, results-oriented,and strive to be the best in what you do.
• Have abelief in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most.

Our team members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. Weencourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow, develop and foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

We thank all candidates for their interest;however, only those selectedto continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.