Sales Manager COBS Bread

COBS Bread; Guelph; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading baking company in Ontario is looking for a Sales Manager to lead a high-performing team and enhance customer experiences. You will be responsible for motivating your team, managing product merchandising, and engaging with the community. The ideal candidate has at least one year of management experience and a passion for customer service, coupled with excellent team management skills. This role offers a fun work environment with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Complimentary products on every shift

Structured training programs

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience supervising a team in food service or hospitality.
• Understanding of financial management basics, including cash and banking processes.
• Experience in recruitment, retention, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and inspire the bakery team.
• Manage product merchandising and marketing campaigns.
• Maintain cleanliness and get hands-on with baking.
• Coach and develop team members.

Skills

Customer service skills

Team management

Creative problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Share in something more with a career at COBS Bread

2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work

Must have at least one year of previous management experience

Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Join Our Passionate Team at COBS Bread!

Are you ready to elevate your career and share in something special? At COBS Bread, we believe in creating an engaging environment where you can flourish personally and professionally. We’re looking for a dynamic Sales Manager who is enthusiastic about leading a high-performing team and creating unforgettable experiences for our customers!

Your Role as a Sales Manager

As a Sales Manager, you're not just leading a team; you're the heartbeat of our bakery! You’ll motivate, inspire, and cultivate a culture of freshness and excellence. If you’re a natural people person with a knack for great customer service, we want you to bring your unique flair to our team!

What Your Day Looks Like

• Work alongside your team, connecting with loyal customers and delivering an amazing in-bakery experience.
• Take charge of product merchandising and roll out exciting marketing campaigns that showcase our delicious offerings.
• Maintain a super clean bakery and get hands-on with production. Yes, you even get trained to bake!
• Encourage a positive, collaborative environment that thrives on mutual respect and teamwork.
• Help develop your team through coaching, training, and constructive performance reviews.
• Engage with the community through local events and our heartwarming ‘End of Day Giving’ program!
• Build schedules and ensure proper time management for your team

Why You’re the Perfect Fit

• You possess outstanding customer service skills and genuinely care about helping others.
• You’re an energetic individual who brings positivity and excitement into the workplace.
• You communicate brilliantly and love solving problems creatively.
• You have 1+ years of experience supervising a team in roles like food service or hospitality.
• You understand the basics of financial management, including cash and banking processes.
• You excel at people management and have experience in recruitment, retention, and staff development.
• You are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Physical Requirements

• Be ready to stand and walk for extended periods throughout your shift.
• Use both hands continuously and perform various physical tasks.
• Lift and carry items up to 7.5 kg frequently, and occasionally lift up to 22 kg while bending, turning, or reaching.

Perks & What You’ll Feel Good About

• Managing a small business of high performers in a fun work environment
• Our training program – Continue to develop your sales and leadership skills through our Bronze and Silver Sales Development Qualification program and our Gold Leadership Development program.
• Career advancement opportunities – We have a stake in helping passionate team members grow and have more impact in the business and community.
• Complimentary products on us every shift
• And more, including benefits for all full time employees

While we thank you for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

About COBS Bread

With over 130 locations, COBS Bread serves fresh and delightful baked goods to communities across Canada every day. Any unsold items are donated daily to various local charities and food banks. The company's success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people, and our warm and friendly customer service.

COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight – Established in 1980 operating as Bakers Delight in Australia and New Zealand, and since 2003 as COBS Bread in Canada and the USA. Together we have grown to more than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. The entire network employs over 15,000 people, serving more than 2.1 million customers each week.

Accessibility

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.