Meat Department Manager (Contract) — Lead Team & Grow Sales

Sobeys; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Employee Share Ownership Plan

10% in-store discount

Job summary

Sobeys is hiring for a 12-month contract leadership role in Canada. The position focuses on people leadership, customer offering, policy adherence, budgeting and community engagement across store departments.

Candidates should have retail experience, meat familiarity, strong communication, and comfort with financial aspects. The role emphasizes coaching, development of store employees, and ensuring excellent customer service while maintaining store standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, meat experience preferred.
• High School Diploma.
• Full knowledge of total store and department operations.
• Experience reading and analyzing financial reports, and experience in developing and adhering to budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Above average communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees that embraces a passion for food.
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership while serving as a role model.
• Manage direct reports including selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation.
• Manage store operations and communicate requirements/changes to department employees as required.
• Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs.
• Manage the department budget and ensure the department achieves all financial targets and maximizes sales and margins.

Skills

Retail store experience

Meat experience

Customer service excellence

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sobeys is hiring for a 12-month contract leadership role in Canada. The position focuses on people leadership, customer offering, policy adherence, budgeting and community engagement across store departments.

Candidates should have retail experience, meat familiarity, strong communication, and comfort with financial aspects. The role emphasizes coaching, development of store employees, and ensuring excellent customer service while maintaining store standards and regulatory compliance.