Owner/Operator - Sudbury, ON

Loblaw Companies Limited; Greater Sudbury; Vor Ort; CAD 75.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Loblaw Companies Limited, owner of Your Independent Grocer, seeks a franchisee leader to run a community-focused store. You will set targets, manage costs, recruit and coach your team while delivering superior customer satisfaction.

You’ll partner with district managers and specialists to grow the business, champion We Love Food culture, and build strong community relationships through programs and events. This role requires strong financial acumen, merchandising know-how, and the ability to

Qualifikationen

• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with long-term business growth.
• Proven leadership skills with integrity and authenticity.
• People-focused with coaching for high performance.
• Community-oriented with the ability to build local relationships.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with understanding of profits and budgets.
• Solid merchandising and marketing knowledge to drive sales.
• Proficiency in Fresh and Dry Operations, inventory control, cash office, Microsoft Office, and SAP.
• Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions under pressure.

Aufgaben

• Drive sales growth by championing We Love Food culture and merchandising strategies.
• Focus on cost control and productivity improvements.
• Build a strong team and engage with the community.
• Lead and motivate in-store team and maintain employee relations.
• Collaborate with department teams to plan and execute in-store programs and events.
• Meet financial targets in Sales, Shrink, Labour, and controllable expenses and manage inventories.
• Liaise with customers, employees, district managers, store support, specialists, and vendors.
• Respond to concerns from customers or employees promptly.
• Solve day-to-day operational issues and maintain store standards.

Kenntnisse

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership

People development

Community relations

Financial acumen

Merchandising knowledge

Decision making under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust, and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Job Summary

Your Independent Grocer focuses on delivering a great employee and customer experience throughout the store by exceeding customer expectations in departments including Produce, Meat, Deli, Bakery, Grocery, and Dairy. We’re looking for a leader who inspires their team, brings passion to merchandise and program execution, and continuously looks for new ways to make an impact in the community. As the future Franchisee, you will be supported by a network of District Managers and Customer Experience Specialists who will assist you to grow your business. You will oversee all the operational functions of your business which includes (but is not limited to) setting targets and achieving goals, managing costs, recruiting, inspiring, coaching, training, and above all providing superior customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

As the Franchisee, you’ll ensure your business fosters a supportive environment for employees, operates efficiently, and achieves maximum profitably, while building a positive reputation within your community. You will also contribute to our shared objectives of:

• Driving increased sales performance by championing our We Love Food culture, and adopting creative merchandising, advertising, and suggestive selling strategies.
• Focusing on cost by continuously seeking ways to become more productive and efficient.
• Taking Care of Each other: proactively making your business the best by building a strong team and focusing on community involvement.
• Leading and motivating your in-store team by building positive employee relations
• Liaising with community partners to foster a positive relationship while establishing a strong community presence.
• Collaborating with your Department Teams to plan, develop and execute in-store programs and events.
• Meeting and exceeding financial performance budgets/targets particularly in Sales, Shrink, Labour, and Controllable Expenses as well as operational metrics including NPS and Inventory Management
• Effectively building relationships with Customers, Employees, District Managers, Store Support, Specialists, and Vendors
• Responding to all concerns, queries or complaints from customers or employees with timeliness and professionalism
• Problem solving day-to-day operational issues as they arise.
• Adhering to Operational Store Standard Guidelines
• Adhering to and maintaining compliance with all Legislative and legal requirements

What You’ll Need

• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with an emphasis on growing the business and long-term planning.
• Proven leadership skills demonstrated through integrity, passion, and authenticity.
• People-focused with an emphasis on developing and coaching for high performance.
• Community-oriented with the ability to build and cultivate long lasting relationships with local community groups.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with the ability to understand and interpret Profit and Loss statements and deliver consistently outstanding financial results against budgets and targets.
• Solid merchandising and marketing knowledge with the ability to execute programs to drive sales and gross profit.
• Proficiency in Fresh and Dry Operations, inventory control, cash office operations, Microsoft Office, and SAP.
• Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions under pressure while achieving results

Our Commitment

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Please Note

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle Salariale à L’embauche

$75,000.00 - $115,000.00 / 75.000,00$ - 115.000,00$ (per year / par an)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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