Senior Retail Operations Advisor, Meat

Federated Co-operatives Limited; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused co-operative is hiring a Senior Retail Operations Advisor in Regina. This hybrid role involves collaborating with local co-ops to achieve sales targets and improve operational strategies. Candidates should have 6-9 years of experience in retail management and a degree in business or related field. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity for growth within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Long-term car rental fully covered

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of progressively responsible experience in retail management.
• A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Achieve budgeted sales targets by collaborating with Local Co-op Senior Managers.
• Create and implement operational strategies with Team Leaders.
• Oversee renovations and new store setups.
• Support merchandising and customer experience standards.
• Identify and mentor future leaders with HR.

Skills

Retail management experience

Sales improvements

Financial planning

Marketing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, or marketing

Job description

Overview

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Retail Operations Advisor, Meat on a permanent basis on our Food Operations team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based in Regina, SK. This position requires frequent travel of 70% to local Co-op Food Store locations.

Are you interested in being a trusted Advisor for local Co-ops by providing guidance, leadership, knowledge of financial planning, sales improvements, and marketing? If this sounds like you, apply today!

What you’ll do

• Achieve budgeted sales targets by collaborating with Local Co-op Senior Managers to identify opportunities, develop action plans, and coach managers on execution.
• Improve EBITDA by creating and implementing operational strategies with Team Leaders and ensuring effective follow-up.
• Oversee renovations, expansions, and new store setups, including merchandising, product selection, and marketing in coordination with Local Co-ops and Operations.
• Review and support merchandising, store layout, and customer experience standards to boost sales and maintain brand consistency.
• Partner with HR to identify and mentor future leaders, coordinate training programs, and assist in long-term succession planning.

Who you’ll work with

You will work closely with other Operations Advisors, Operations Managers, Home Office, Customer Service Teams, local Co-op Grocery Managers, Store Managers, Division Managers and will report into the Operations Manager, Food. This team strives to cultivate a culture of positivity, collaboration, motivation, and trust.

Why it matters

We help local Co-ops serve their communities by providing support and leadership to food, pharmacy, liquor and convenience stores, and by delivering quality products and exemplary customer service.

Who you are

You are looking for a career in Sales & Marketing and:

• Have 6-9 years of progressively responsible experience in retail management.
• Have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, or marketing (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).

What we offer

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Long-term car rental that is fully covered by us to accommodate the expected travel.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [e-mail]. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by October 7, 2025.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete drug and alcohol test, drivers abstract, and a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.