Regional Director - Quebec & Atlantic Canada

Groupe Dynamite Inc.; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Retirement savings plan

Flexible vacation

Employee discount

Private sample sales

More benefits

Job summary

Groupe Dynamite Inc. in Montréal seeks a Regional Director to lead GARAGE and DYNAMITE stores across Quebec and Atlantic Canada. You will coach District Managers, develop sales plans, and partner with Head Office to align merchandising, planning, allocation, marketing and visuals.

Drive profitability while upholding brand standards. The role requires 12+ years in retail with 6+ in district management, strong business acumen, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in the retail industry, including 6+ years successfully managing multiple districts.
• Strong business acumen in retail sales, market trends, profit performance, and budget management.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex problems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mobilize District Managers to achieve and exceed sales and KPI targets across the territory.
• Develop sales strategies and business plans to ensure all districts meet or exceed company goals.
• Review quarterly business plans with District Managers and conduct regular market visits.
• Ensure GDI's Sales Mission, Brand Selling guidelines, and exceptional customer service standards are upheld throughout the territory.
• Ensure compliance with all brand strategies, visual directives, and marketing guidelines.
• Analyze product mix, assortment, and inventory levels to optimize sales and sell-through while meeting customer demand.
• Monitor productivity by analyzing reports, ratios, sales, and gross margin to address opportunities and challenges.
• Plan, manage, and monitor wages, shrink, and operational expenses to maximize profitability.
• Track key performance indicators, including sales volume and gross margin.
• Oversee compliance with corporate directives, initiatives, policies, and procedures in every district.
• Monitor competitors, pricing, and market trends, and share insights and recommendations with Head Office.
• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, training, and succession planning within the territory.
• Conduct performance reviews according to company guidelines.
• Create, implement, and follow through on development plans and goals with each District Manager to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Budget management

Retail analytics

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Team building

Bilingual (FR/EN)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the National Sales Director, the Regional Director leads the performance of GARAGE and DYNAMITE stores across Quebec and Atlantic Canada. You will lead, coach, and mobilize a team of District Managers to deliver on GDI's annual sales and operations plan, driving sales and profitability while upholding brand and visual standards. You will also be a key partner to Head Office, sharing market and customer insights to inform Merchandise, Planning, Allocation, Marketing, and Visual Presentation decisions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and mobilize District Managers to achieve and exceed sales and KPI targets across the territory;
• Develop sales strategies and business plans to ensure all districts meet or exceed company goals;
• Review quarterly business plans with District Managers and conduct regular market visits;
• Ensure GDI's Sales Mission, Brand Selling guidelines, and exceptional customer service standards are upheld throughout the territory;
• Ensure compliance with all brand strategies, visual directives, and marketing guidelines;
• Analyze product mix, assortment, and inventory levels to optimize sales and sell-through while meeting customer demand;
• Monitor productivity by analyzing reports, ratios, sales, and gross margin to address opportunities and challenges;
• Plan, manage, and monitor wages, shrink, and operational expenses to maximize profitability;
• Track key performance indicators, including sales volume and gross margin;
• Oversee compliance with corporate directives, initiatives, policies, and procedures in every district;
• Monitor competitors, pricing, and market trends, and share insights and recommendations with Head Office;
• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, training, and succession planning within the territory;
• Conduct performance reviews according to company guidelines;
• Create, implement, and follow through on development plans and goals with each District Manager to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field;
• 12+ years of experience in the retail industry, including 6+ years successfully managing multiple districts;
• Strong business acumen, including retail sales, market trends, profit performance, and budget management;
• Strong communication and coaching skills;
• Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex problems;
• Able to organize, prioritize, delegate, and follow up;
• Team player able to build strong relationships with Head Office partners;
• Dynamic, driven, and goal-oriented;
• Proactive, innovative, and a change ambassador;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office;
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily communication with employees and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise…No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.