Store Manager

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc.; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 106 000 - 144 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Resumo da oferta

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc. is recruiting for a Store Manager with strong lumber buying experience to lead purchasing and day-to-day operations in the Greater Toronto Area.

The role demands hands-on leadership, supplier relationship management, and a customer-focused culture to drive store performance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in lumber buying from major distributors, excellent staff development skills, and the ability to motivate a team in a fast-paced retail

Qualificações

• Proven lumber buying/purchasing experience in building materials.
• Experience in staff management, scheduling and coaching.
• Leadership focused on motivation, retention, and positive culture; Portuguese-speaking preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage lumber and building materials purchasing with major distributors.
• Oversee day-to-day store operations, openings and closings.
• Lead, schedule, and develop staff with positive environment.
• Motivate and retain team through effective leadership.
• Drive customer service standards across the store.
• Monitor inventory, pricing, and supplier relationships.

Conhecimentos

Lumber buying

Staff leadership

Customer service

Store operations

Distributor relations

Leadership

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 skillsReliable 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.