Senior Consultant, Dealer Partnership Execution

Canadian Tire; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retail company is seeking a Senior Consultant for Dealer Partnerships to support project execution and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in project management, a solid understanding of retail business processes, and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation, employee discounts, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Employee discounts

Mental health benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in project management.
• Strong background in cross-functional projects.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Dealer initiatives.
• Develop project plans and timelines.
• Engage and communicate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Retail knowledge

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint)

Job description

What you do

The Senior Consultant, Dealer Partnership Execution, will support and partner with cross-functional groups, ensure implementation and project plans are seamless, and support the AVP, Strategic Dealer Partnerships to help facilitate work with appropriate Dealer and committees required to bring True North initiatives to life. This role will support initiatives by becoming a subject matter expert in the related contractual requirements and interactions with our Associate Dealers. The candidate will advise and help action plans for cross functional issues both internally and with Associate Dealers. As a member of the Strategic Dealer Partnerships team, your goal will be to support a positive Dealer partnership and relationship across the network.

• Support the AVP, Strategic Dealer Partnerships, in the roll out and execution of Dealer facing components of the True North strategy working in conjunction with Associate Dealers
• Support development of project plans, objectives and timelines, in an often confidential environment
• Become a subject matter expert in all aspects of our contractual relationship with our Associate Dealers
• Represent the Strategic Dealer Partnerships team on cross-functional working groups to proactively identify any contractual issues that would impact an initiative and support in providing recommendations to resolve them
• Support the integration and overall deployment of defined initiatives or projects; ensure that Dealer needs are addressed and escalated throughout the terms of various projects
• Engage cross-functional stakeholders throughout the life cycle of the program and monitor progress against milestones with the related Program Managers
• Support the overseeing of multiple workstreams and phases of work. Understand and assess impacts of decisions and monitor progress towards key milestones
• Review materials presented at Dealer Committee meetings to identify any issues or conflicts before they arise; escalation of any issues or concerns
• Engage various business partners throughout the organization to ensure that relevant information is provided and summarized for Executives and Dealers
• Prepare and deliver presentations for both internal stakeholders and Dealers
• Additional scope as required

What you bring

• 5+ years’ work experience with a strong background in cross-functional projects and project management
• Project Management experience with high visibility and cross functional projects
• Store and retail knowledge an asset
• Solid understanding of the business of retail and business processes
• A strategic mindset and proven ability to structure complex issues and problem solve
• Demonstrated ability employing collaboration, facilitation and consensus building techniques
• Strategic and innovative thinking skills including the ability to begin formulating actions and work paths beyond day-to- day interactions
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong multi-stakeholder relationship management skills
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-start and action/results oriented
• Team player and ability to work independently with autonomy in a complex, deadline-driven environment
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint
• Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies.With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there’s a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.