Store Manager

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Leadership opportunity

Positive culture and strong customer服务

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions in the GTA is seeking a Store Manager with strong lumber buying experience to lead purchasing and day-to-day operations.

You will manage supplier relationships with major distributors, coach a team, and drive customer service in a growth-focused environment. This priority search targets a start by November/December, with a base salary of $125,000 and a ~10% performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in lumber buying/purchasing in building materials.
• Experience sourcing from major distributors (Dolman, Goodfellow, Stella-Jones).
• Staff management experience including scheduling and coaching.
• Ability to lead a team in a positive workplace culture.
• Preference for Portuguese-speaking candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage lumber and building materials purchasing with major distributors.
• Oversee day-to-day store operations, including openings and closings.
• Lead, schedule, and develop staff while fostering a positive work environment.
• Motivate and retain team members through effective leadership.
• Drive customer service standards across the store.
• Monitor inventory, pricing, and supplier relationships for profitability.
• Collaborate with ownership to support growth and operational excellence.

Skills

Lumber buying

Staff management

Leadership

Customer service

Job description

Job Title: Store Manager – Lumber Buying & Operations

Location: Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $125,000 per year + performance bonus (approximately 10%)

Status: Priority search – ideally placed by November/December

TalentSphere is recruiting on behalf of a well-established building materials retailer in the GTA for a Store Manager with strong lumber buying experience. This is a key leadership opportunity for a results-driven professional who combines purchasing expertise with the ability to lead a team in a positive, customer-focused environment.

About The Role

We are seeking a Manager who will oversee lumber and building materials purchasing while managing day-to-day store operations. The ideal candidate will have solid experience buying from major distributors, strong staff management skills, and a leadership style focused on motivation, retention, and creating a positive workplace culture. This role emphasizes respectful leadership, excellent customer service, and team development (moving away from traditional “old-school” management approaches). Preference will be given to Portuguese-speaking candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing of lumber and building materials, working with major distributors (including Dolman, Goodfellow, Stella-Jones, and others)
• Oversee day-to-day store operations, including openings, closings, and overall store performance
• Lead, schedule, and develop staff while fostering a positive and supportive work environment
• Motivate and retain team members through effective leadership and coaching
• Drive strong customer service standards across the store
• Monitor inventory levels, pricing, and supplier relationships to ensure product availability and profitability
• Collaborate with ownership and the broader team to support business growth and operational excellence

Requirements

• Proven experience in lumber buying/purchasing within the building materials industry
• Strong knowledge of key distributors such as Dolman, Goodfellow, Stella-Jones, and similar suppliers
• Demonstrated staff management experience, including scheduling, coaching, and team leadership
• Ability to create and maintain a positive work environment focused on motivation and retention
• Solid understanding of store operations, including openings/closings and daily workflow
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer-service skills
• Reliable transportation and ability to work full-time in the GTA

Ideal Background

Candidates currently or previously working in management or senior buying roles at Home Hardware, Rona, Home Depot, or similar independent building supply / lumber retailers in the GTA are strongly encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary of $125,000 per year
• Performance bonus of approximately 10%
• Opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role in a growing organization
• Supportive environment that values positive culture and strong customer service

This is a priority search with a target start ideally by November or December. Strong candidates will be reviewed promptly.