Retail Execution Manager

Canadian Tire Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement programs

Performance incentives

Continuing education programs

Career growth opportunities

Product discounts

Mental health benefits

Triangle Learning Academy

Profit sharing

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking a Retail Execution Manager to lead field operations with integrity, empathy, and a customer‑centric mindset across the Manitoba region. You will manage a team of Retail Execution Managers and partner with senior leadership to align regional priorities with the True North Strategy.

This role demands 10+ years of operational experience, 5+ years of people leadership, data interpretation skills, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of operational experience in Canadian Tire or equivalent retail.
• 5 years of people management experience.
• Experience leading high-performing field teams.
• Ability to interpret data, gain insights, and provide recommendations.
• Understanding the financial levers of retail operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel within and outside the region.

Responsibilities

• Champion the execution of True North Strategy, prioritizing customers to enhance experience.
• Partner with RVP to build regional priorities and capacity to meet corporate goals.
• Maintain ethical, collaborative relationships between Dealers and Corporation.
• Ensure alignment of objectives through written, verbal, and in-person communication.
• Lead and support a team of Retail Execution Managers for operational excellence.
• Drive team engagement and accountability via regular communication and feedback.
• Develop operational expertise across programs and processes.
• Build partnerships with Regional Vice Presidents for strategic alignment.

Skills

Operational leadership

People management

Data interpretation

Financial awareness

Communication

Travel readiness

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Job description

A successful Retail Execution Manager will have a strong understanding of Canadian Tire retail operations and the Dealer model. The Field Operations Manager leads with integrity, authenticity, and empathy to foster a customer-centric brand standard that is fairly and consistently applied across their region. They are resilient, curious, self-driven, and committed to continuous development to remain at the forefront of retail excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion the execution of Canadian Tire's True North Strategy, prioritizing Customers at the Core to enhance the overall customer experience.
• Partner directly with RVP building regional priorities and capacity to help plan and achieve corporate priorities.
• Maintain an ethical and collaborative relationship between the Dealers and Corporation.
• Ensure aligned corporate objectives are understood through written, verbal, and in-person communication.
• Lead and support a team of Retail Execution Managers, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational excellence.
• Drive team engagement and accountability through regular communication, feedback and performance tracking while acting as the primary escalation point for Retail Execution Managers.
• Develop and maintain strong operational expertise, ensuring the team is proficient in all operational programs and processes.
• Build strong partnerships with Regional Vice Presidents to drive strategic alignment and priorities across the region.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years in operational experience in Canadian Tire or equivalent retail.
• 5 years of people management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a high-performing operational field team.
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes without authority.
• Ability to interpret data, gain insights, and provide recommendations.
• Understanding the financial levers of a retail store.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required.
• Required to travel extensively within and, at times, outside of assigned region.
• Strong collaboration and timely effective communications skills.
• Curious forward thinker about store operational trends in the industry.
• General understanding of current and emerging technology.

Salary:

$64,000 – $106,000 annually. Typical hiring range is between $64,000 and $85,000.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, career growth opportunities, product discounts, mental health benefits of $5,000 per year, Triangle Learning Academy, and Canadian Tire Profit Sharing.

Minimum 10 years of operational experience in Canadian Tire or equivalent retail; 5 years of people management experience; experience leading field teams across multiple regions; valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle required